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)
May 19, 2006
THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 001-13672 04-2599931
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction Number) Identification
of incorporation) No.)
211 Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts 01570
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 943-9000
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The Commerce Group, Inc.
Form 8-K
May 19, 2006
Section 3. Securities and Trading Markets
Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
On May 19, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 stock
split of the Company's common shares. One additional common share will be issued
on June 9, 2006 for each share of common stock held by shareholders of record as
of the close of business on May 30, 2006. A second quarter dividend of $0.25 per
share will be paid on June 23, 2006 (following the two-for-one split) to
shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2006.
The Company issued a press release on May 19, 2006 to announce the stock split.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2006.
SIGNATURE
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.
THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC.
May 19, 2006
/s/ Randall V. Becker
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Randall V. Becker
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer