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): September 8, 1999
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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
ITEM 8. Change in Fiscal Year
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is a press release issued by XL Capital Ltd
(the "Company") on August 30, 1999 announcing the change of its fiscal year end
from November 30 to December 31. The Company's quarterly reporting periods will
end on March 31, June 30 and September 30. The Company will amend and re-file
its 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K to reflect this change in fiscal year end
and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter covering the
period through September 30, 1999.
Exhibit Description
99 Press release dated August 30, 1999
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: September 8, 1999
XL CAPITAL LTD
By: /s/ Paul S. Giordano
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Paul S. Giordano
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
Press Release dated August 30, 1999