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): August 19, 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 executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 752-1356
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 19, 2004, Alleghany Corporation issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release of Alleghany Corporation, dated
August 19, 2004
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
/s/ Peter R. Sismondo
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By: Peter R. Sismondo
Vice President,
Controller,
Treasurer and Assistant
Secretary
Date: August 20, 2004
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release of Alleghany Corporation, dated
August 19, 2004