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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) July 31, 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
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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.
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated July 31, 1998
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: July 31, 1998
THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
By: /s/ BRADLEY D. STAM
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Name: Bradley D. Stam
Title: Senior Vice President, Law
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Press Release dated July 31, 1998
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THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
(NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) NEWS
Investor contacts: Media Contact:
Chris Hunter, Director, Investor Relations Dave Laundy, Vice President
The Loewen Group Inc. Corp. Communications
Tel: (800) 347-7010 Tel: (604) 293-7857
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE LOEWEN GROUP ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
VANCOUVER, BC, July 31, 1998 -- The Loewen Group today announced expanded
responsibilities for two senior executives following the relocation of
management and administrative functions from the Company's office in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office to its Vancouver headquarters.
Paul Wagler, 51, is promoted to the position of Executive Vice President,
Finance. Mr. Wagler will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company, and remains a member of the Executive Committee. In addition to his
current responsibilities, Mr. Wagler will oversee the Company's domestic
corporate development, new construction and pre-need cemetery and funeral sales
and marketing activities.
Michael Weedon, 45, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Operations. In
his new position, Mr. Weedon has the Company's six regional presidents reporting
to him, while also maintaining his previous responsibilities including
accounting and administration. Mr. Weedon remains on the Executive Committee.
The Loewen Group Inc. is the second largest and fastest growing funeral home and
cemetery operator in North America in terms of revenues and assets. The Company
employs approximately 16,000 people and owns or operates more than 1,100 funeral
homes and over 500 cemeteries in the United States, Canada and the United
Kingdom. Over 90 per cent of the 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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