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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 5, 1998
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Pennsylvania Manufacturers Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in is charter)
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Pennsylvania 0-22761 23-2217932
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
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The PMA Building, 380 Sentry Parkway, Blue Bell, PA 19422-2328
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (215) 665-5046
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On February 5, 1998, the Class A Common Stock, $5.00 par value per share,
of Pennsylvania Manufacturers Corporation commenced trading on the Nasdaq
National Market under the ticker symbol, "PMFRA".
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SIGNATURE
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS
CORPORATION
Dated: February 5, 1998 By:/s/ Francis W. McDonnell
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Francis W. McDonnell,
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
