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): November 16, 2006
Penn Treaty American Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Pennsylvania |
001-14681 |
23-1664166 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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3440 Lehigh Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 965-2222
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:
o 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))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 16, 2006, Penn Treaty American Corporation (the “Company”) announced by press release that its subsidiary, Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company (“PTNA”), has entered into a revised voluntary consent agreement with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“Florida OIR”) to recommence sales of its long-term care insurance products.
The press release and voluntary consent order are exhibits to this current report Form 8-K.
The information in Item 8.01 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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99.1 |
Press release issued on November 16, 2006. |
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99.2 |
Voluntary Consent Order dated November 15, 2006 |
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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.
PENN TREATY AMERICAN CORPORATION
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November 22, 2006 |
By: /s/ Mark Cloutier |
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Name: Mark Cloutier | |
Title: Senior Vice President,
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
Press release issued on November 16, 2006. |
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99.2 |
Voluntary Consent Order dated November 15, 2006 |
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