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 16, 2009
VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-33606
(Commission File Number)
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98-0501001
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
19 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM 11 Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (441) 278-9000
Not Applicable
(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:
þ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 16, 2009, Validus Holdings, Ltd. (“Validus”) issued a press release. The press
release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Description |
99.1
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Press Release, dated April 16, 2009, entitled “Validus
Holdings Files Preliminary Proxy Statement in connection with
Special Meeting of its Shareholders.” |