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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): September 9, 2011
HARBINGER GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-4219
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74-1339132
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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450 Park Avenue, 27th Floor,
New York, New York
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10022
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 906-8555
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report.
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 9, 2011, Harbinger Group Inc. issued a press release announcing that its subsidiary, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (“FGL”), and Wilton Reassurance Company have agreed to accelerate the anticipated closing date for a reinsurance transaction that would replace certain reinsurance currently provided by Raven Reinsurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of FGL. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Forward-Looking Statements
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Some of the statements contained in the Press Release may be forward-looking statements based upon management's current expectations that are subject to risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements and other forward-looking statements made from time-to-time by the Company and its representatives are based upon certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "may" or similar expressions. Factors that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ include, without limitation, capital market conditions, the risk that the Company may not be successful in identifying any suitable future acquisition opportunities, the risks that may affect the performance of the operating subsidiaries of the Company and those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011. All forward-looking statements described herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operation results.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(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 September 9, 2011
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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HARBINGER GROUP INC.
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By:
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/s/ Francis T. McCarron | |
| Name: | Francis T. McCarron | ||
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Dated: September 9, 2011
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated September 9, 2011
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