SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. --------------------- 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) February 8, 2001 The Allstate Corporation ------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-11840 36-3871531 --------------- ------------ -------------- (State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification Incorporation) Number) 2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 402-5000 -------------- Page 1 of 5 Exhibit Index at page 4
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS On February 8, 2001, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99 Registrant's press release dated February 8, 2001 Page 2 of 5
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, thereunto duly authorized. THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION By /s/ Emma M. Kalaidjian --------------------- Name: Emma M. Kalaidjian Title: Assistant Secretary February 9, 2001 Page 3 of 5
INDEX TO EXHIBITS Sequential Page Number Description Number - ------ ----------- ---------- 99 Registrant's press release dated February 8, 2001 5 Page 4 of 5
Exhibit No. 99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Trevino (847) 402-5600 ALLSTATE EXONERATED BY LOS ANGELES U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE INVESTIGATION OF NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKE CLAIMS ENDED NORTHBROOK, Ill., -- February 8, 2001 -- The Allstate Insurance Company today announced that it has been advised by the Los Angeles United States Attorney's office that the investigation initiated into Allstate's handling of claims arising from the 1994 Northridge earthquake in California has ended. The office has informed Allstate that it is terminating its investigation with no charges or action being taken against the company. "We are very pleased that, following an extensive review of our conduct, the government has chosen to take no action involving the company and to close its file," said Allstate Chairman, President and CEO Edward M. Liddy. "We remain committed to providing the best, most effective service for our policyholders; and we remain proud of our employees who worked valiantly and compassionately to meet our customers' needs under very trying circumstances," said Liddy. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate-Registered Trademark-" slogan, Allstate provides insurance products to more than 14 million households and has approximately 13,000 exclusive agents in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services through Allstate agents, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800-Allstate. Encompass and Deerbrook Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. Allstate Financial Group includes the businesses that provide life insurance, retirement and investment products. # # # Page 5 of 5