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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): August 27, 1996
THE ST. PAUL COMPANIES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 0-3021 41-0518860
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(State of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
385 Washington St., St. Paul, MN 55102
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(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
(612) 310-7911
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last
report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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Filed herewith is a press release dated August 27,
1996, of the registrant announcing that the registrant has
retained Goldman Sachs International to assist in examining
strategic alternatives with respect to the Minet Group, the
registrant's insurance brokerage operation.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
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An Exhibit Index is set forth as the next page in this
report.
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 thereunto duly
authorized.
THE ST. PAUL COMPANIES, INC.
By /s/ Bruce A. Backberg
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Bruce A. Backberg
Vice President
and Corporate Secretary
Date: August 27, 1996
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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How
Exhibit Filed
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(99) Additional exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)
(1) Filed electronically under the EDGAR Operational
Program.
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Exhibit 99
August 27, 1996 - THE ST. PAUL COMPANIES RETAINS GOLDMAN SACHS
INTERNATIONAL TO EXAMINE BROKERAGE OPTIONS
St. Paul, Minn. - The St. Paul Companies announced today
that it has retained Goldman Sachs International to assist
in examining strategic alternatives with respect to the
Minet Group, The St. Paul's insurance brokerage operation.
The St. Paul Companies, Inc. is a group of companies
providing property-casualty insurance underwriting and
insurance brokerage products and services worldwide.
