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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
F O R M 10 - C
Report by Issuer of Securities Quoted on NASDAQ
Interdealer Quotation System
Filed Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17 or 15d-17 thereunder
SAFECO CORPORATION
(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
SAFECO Plaza, Seattle, Washington 98185
(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (206) 545-5000
I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the number of
shares outstanding:
1. Title of security Common Stock, No Par
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change
62,984,415 at September 30, 1995
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change
2-for-1 stock split to be paid December 1, 1995
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4. Effective date of change
payable December 1, 1995, to shareholders of record on November 13, 1995
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5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution, stock
split, reverse split acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.)
2 -for- 1 stock split
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Give brief description of transaction
payable December 1, 1995, to shareholders of record on November 13, 1995
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change
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2. Name after change
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3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name
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4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required
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Date November 3, 1995 ROD A. PIERSON
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(Officer's signature & title)
Rod A. Pierson, Senior Vice President,
Secretary and Controller
