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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) December 03, 1998
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)
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4126 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3S8
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 604-299-9321
N/A
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(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.
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Exhibit 99 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated December 03, 1998
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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 its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 3, 1998
THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
By: /s/ PETER S. HYNDMAN
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Name: Peter S. Hyndman
Title: Corporate Secretary
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Press Release dated December 03, 1998
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THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
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(NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN)
NEWS
Contact:
Thomas C. Franco
Broadgate Consultants, Inc.
Tel: (212) 232-2222
THE LOEWEN GROUP ADDS TWO SHAREHOLDER REPRESENTATIVES
TO SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR NEW DIRECTORS
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VANCOUVER, BC, December 3, 1998 -- The Loewen Group (NYSE, TSE, MSE: LWN)
announced today that the Board of Directors has added two shareholder
representatives to the special committee to identify and recommend three new
members to the Company's Board of Directors.
Joining the search committee are David Kassie, Deputy Chairman CIBC Wood
Gundy Incorporated, beneficial owner of approximately 13.6% of the Company's
Common Stock, and Bill Riedl President of Fairvest Securities Corporation,
proposed by Phillips Hager & North Investment Management, Ltd., beneficial owner
of approximately 8.6 percent of the Company's Common Stock.
Speaking on behalf of the special committee, Loewen director John N.
Turner, former Prime Minister of Canada, stated, "We are pleased that these
shareholder representatives have agreed to assist us in identifying prospective
candidates for the Board. We look forward to their contribution in furthering
the process of appointing three outside directors who can bring real value to
the Company as it explores all alternatives to maximize shareholder value."
The Loewen Group Inc. is the second largest funeral home and cemetery
operator in North America. The Company employs approximately 16,000 people and
owns or operates more than 1,100 funeral homes and over 500 cemeteries across
the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Over 90 percent of the
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Company's revenue is derived from the United States.
The Loewen Group's website is located at http://www.loewengroup.com.
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