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 18, 2008
THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-9518
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34-0963169 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
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6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 440-461-5000
(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 2.02 |
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On April 18, 2008, during The Progressive Corporation’s 2008 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, Glenn M. Renwick, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will
comment on the first quarter 2008 operating results and provide an update on the status
of the Company. A copy of Mr. Renwick’s prepared remarks are attached hereto as Exhibit
99.
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
See the information provided under Item 2.02 above and on the attached Exhibit 99.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
See exhibit index on page 4.
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.
Dated: April 18, 2008
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THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
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/s/ Jeffrey W. Basch
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Name: |
Jeffrey W. Basch |
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Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer |
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