UNITED STATES
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): November 14, 2007
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RLI Corp. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Illinois |
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001-09463 |
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37-0889946 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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File Number) |
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Identification No.) |
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9025 North Lindbergh Drive, Peoria, IL |
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61615 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (309) 692-1000
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Not applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 14, 2007, RLI Corp. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.23 per share and an increase of $100 million in the company’s previously announced stock repurchase program, bringing total authority to $200 million. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2008 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2007. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the press release issued by RLI Corp.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 14, 2007. |
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This Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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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.
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RLI CORP. |
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Date: November 15, 2007 |
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/s/ Daniel O. Kennedy |
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Daniel O. Kennedy |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 14, 2007 |
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This Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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