SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): January 29, 2003
THE ST. PAUL COMPANIES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 001-10898 41-0518860
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
385 Washington St., St. Paul, MN 55102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(651) 310-7911
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7. Fianancial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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1. Distribution Agreement among The St. Paul Companies,
Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. dated
January 29, 2002.
4.1 Form of Fixed Rate Note.
4.2 Form of Floating Rate Note.
8. Tax Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
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 ST. PAUL COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ Bruce A. Backberg
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Bruce A. Backberg
Senior Vice President and
Corporate Secretary
Date: January 29, 2003