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): August 2, 2000
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PMA Capital Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 000-22761 23-2217932
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1735 Market Street, Suite 2800
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7590
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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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Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 2, 2000, the Company issued a news release, a copy of which is
filed as Exhibit 99 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) The exhibits accompanying this report are listed in the Index to
Exhibits on the following page.
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.
PMA Capital Corporation
Date: August 3, 2000 By: /s/Albert D. Ciavardelli
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Albert D. Ciavardelli
Vice President - Finance
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Index to Exhibits
Number Description Method of Filing
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99 PMA Capital Corporation Filed herewith.
news release dated
August 2, 2000
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