SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2001
XL CAPITAL LTD
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman Islands 1-10809 98-0191089
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Cumberland House, 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Bermuda HM 11
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (441) 292-8515
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is a press release issued by XL Capital Ltd
(the "Company") on February 16, 2001 announcing the execution of a Sale and
Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Winterthur International.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: February 23, 2001 XL CAPITAL LTD
By: /s/ Paul S. Giordano
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Name: Paul S. Giordano
Title: Executive Vice President
General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99 Press Release dated February 16, 2001