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 28, 2008
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CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
1-5823 |
36-6169860 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
File Number) |
Identification No.) |
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333 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois |
60604 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312) 822-5000
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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ITEM 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
As previously disclosed, Registrant entered into a $250 Million Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 1, 2007, establishing a credit facility (the "Credit Facility") among the Registrant as Borrower, certain Lenders and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders. On November 28, 2008, Registrant drew down $250 million on the Credit Facility. The majority of the proceeds of the draw will be used to retire Registrant's 6.60% Senior Notes due December 15, 2008 in the principal amount of $200 million.
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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CNA Financial Corporation (Registrant) |
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Date: November 28, 2008 |
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/s/ D. Craig Mense |
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(Signature) |
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D. Craig Mense |