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): May 5, 2004
MERCHANTS GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-9640 16-1280763
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
250 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 849-3333
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. Other Events.
Item 12. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99 News Release
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 5, 2004, Merchants Group, Inc. issued a press release
announcing the declaration of regular quarterly cash dividend on its common
stock.
Item 12. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit No. Description
99 Press release dated May 5, 2004.
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.
MERCHANTS GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Kenneth J. Wilson
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Kenneth J. Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer
Dated: May 5, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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99 Press release dated May 5, 2004.
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