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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 17, 1996
THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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British Columbia, Canada 0-18429 98-0121376
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
4126 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3S8
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code 604-299-9321
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index is on page 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instructions F, registrant hereby incorporates by
reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description
Exhibit 99 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated
September 17, 1996
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 17, 1996
THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
By: /S/ PETER S. HYNDMAN
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Name: Peter S. Hyndman
Title: Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 The Loewen Group Inc. 4
Press Release dated September 17, 1996
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The Loewen Group Inc. September 17, 1996 Page 1
Stock Symbols:
Nasdaq: LWNG
TSE: LWN
ME: LWN
Thomas C. Franco
James O'Brien
Broadgate Consultants
Tel: (212) 229-2222
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOEWEN TO REVIEW UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL IN DUE COURSE
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 - The Loewen Group Inc.
announced that the Company's Board of Directors will review the proposal
received today from Service Corporation International and will respond in due
course.
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