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Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August, 2004
CONVERIUM HOLDING AG
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Baarerstrasse 8
CH-6300 Zug
Switzerland
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- Not Applicable
Converium Holding Ltd, Zug
Zug, Switzerland - August 20, 2004 - Converium to inform on external
reserve review and resulting capital measures on August 31, 2004
On July 27, 2004 Converium announced the appointment of a leading firm of
consulting actuaries to conduct an external actuarial study of the Company's
reserves held in respect of the Zurich and New York businesses. It was also
stated that this review would be completed before the end of August, specific
information on measures to restore the Company's strong capitalization being
communicated thereafter.
This is to inform that Converium is on track as regards these efforts. The
Company will issue a detailed announcement on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 and hold
an analyst and media conference call the same day at 3 p.m. CET to discuss the
outcome of the reserve review and resulting capital measures. This call will be
simultaneously webcast and can be accessed through Converium's website at
www.converium.com. Dial-in details will be provided in the press release.
Enquiries:
Michael Schiendorfer Zuzana Drozd
Media Relations Manager Head of Investor Relations
michael.schiendorfer@converium.com zuzana.drozd@converium.com
Phone: +41 (0) 1 639 96 57 Phone: +41 (0) 1 639 91 20
Fax: +41 (0) 1 639 76 57 Fax: +41 (0) 1 639 71 20
www.converium.com
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.
CONVERIUM HOLDING AG
By: /s/ Dirk Lohmann
Name: Dirk Lohmann
Title: CEO
By: /s/ Christian Felderer
Name: Christian Felderer
Title: General Legal Counsel
Date: August 20, 2004