Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
UNITED STATES
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): 11/20/2007
Unitrin, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 0-18298
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95-4255452
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
312-661-4600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On November 16, 2007, the registrant, Unitrin, Inc. ("Unitrin"), signed a definitive agreement with Primesco, Inc. of Decatur, Alabama ("Primesco") in connection with Unitrin's previously-announced plans to acquire Primesco. In its press release, dated November 12, 2007, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01, Unitrin announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire Primesco, subject to execution of definitive agreements, approvals by Primesco's shareholders, approvals by insurance regulators and other customary closing conditions. More information about the transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008, is included in the attached exhibit.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.01 - Press Release dated November 12, 2007
Signature(s)
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.
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Unitrin, Inc.
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Date: November 20, 2007
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By:
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/s/ Scott Renwick
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Scott Renwick
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Senior Vice President
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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EX-99.01
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Press Release dated November 12, 2007
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