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
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): FEBRUARY 26, 2004
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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 1-9371 51-0283071
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
375 PARK AVENUE,
SUITE 3201
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10152
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL (ZIP CODE)
EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (212) 752-1356
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 2003 Earnings Release, dated February 26, 2004
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 26, 2004, Alleghany Corporation issued a press release on the
subject of its 2003 consolidated earnings. A copy of such release is furnished
herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The information hereunder shall not be deemed to be
"filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section,
nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act
of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
SIGNATURE
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.
ALLEGHANY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter R. Sismondo
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Peter R. Sismondo
Vice President, Controller,
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Date: February 26, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
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99.1 2003 Earnings Release, dated February 26, 2004