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): April 22, 2004
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CRAWFORD & COMPANY
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-10356 58-0506554
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
5620 Glenridge Drive, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30342
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(404) 256-0830
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure
On April 22, 2004, Crawford & Company issued a press release announcing
the resignation of Grover L. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and
the appointment of Marshall G. Long as interim Chief Executive Officer and Jesse
C. Crawford as interim Chairman. A copy of the press release is attached as
exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CRAWFORD & COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ PETER J. RESCIGNO
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Peter J. Rescigno, Vice President
General Counsel & Corporate
Secretary
Dated: April 22, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004