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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DATE OF REPORT: AUGUST 25, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Islands of Bermuda 0-11538 N/A
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
Mintflower Place, 8 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (441) 295-0788
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Not Applicable
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
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ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS
On August 24, 2000, A.M. Best downgraded Overseas Partners Ltd. from A+
(Superior) to A (Excellent). The information contained in the press release of
A.M. Best, which is attached as an Exhibit to this report, is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
The Registrant is filing herewith the press release listed as Exhibit 99.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 25, 2000 OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Mary R. Hennessy
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Mary R. Hennessy
President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99 Press Release Dated August 24, 2000 Filed herewith.
