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W.R. Berkley Capital Trust II, 6.75% TOPrS Trust Originated Preferred Securities
Ticker Symbol: WRB-A*     CUSIP: 08449Q203     Exchange: NYSE
Security Type:   Trust Preferred Security
* NOTE: This security is no longer trading as of 5/26/2013

Security has been Called for:  Sunday, May 26, 2013

QUANTUMONLINE.COM SECURITY DESCRIPTION:  W.R. Berkley Capital Trust II, 6.75% TOPrS Trust Originated Preferred Securities, liquidation amount $25 per share, guaranteed by W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE: BER) (See our definition of Guaranteed in our Glossary of Income Investing Terms for the technicalities of the guarantee), redeemable at the issuer's option on or after 7/26/2010 at $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, maturing 7/26/2045, distributions of 6.75% ($1.6875) per annum are paid quarterly on 1/30, 4/30, 7/30 & 10/30 to holders of record one business day prior to the payment date while the securities remain in book-entry form. The company has the right, at any time, to defer dividend payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters (but not beyond the maturity date). The trust's assets consist of the 6.75% Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 7/26/2045 which were purchased from the company using the funds generated from the sale of the trust preferred securities. See the IPO prospectus for further information on the trust preferred securities by clicking on the ‘Link to IPO Prospectus’ provided below.
Stock
Exchange
Cpn Rate
Ann Amt
LiqPref
CallPrice
Call Date
Matur Date
Moodys/S&P
Dated
Distribution Dates 15%
Tax Rate
NYSE
Chart
6.75%
$1.6875
$25.00
$25.00
Called for
5/26/2013

7/26/2045
Baa3 BBB-
6/11/2013
1/30, 4/30, 7/30 & 10/30
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No

Go to Parent Company's Record (WRB)

IPO - 7/21/2005 - 10.00 Million Shares @ $25.00/share.    Link to IPO Prospectus
Previous Ticker Symbol: BER-A    Changed: 4/15/2008
Market Value $250.0 Million

Company's Online Information Links
HOME PAGE:     http://www.wrberkley.com/about/index.shtml
Company's Investor Relations Information Go to Investor Relations Information
Company's Online News Releases Go to News Releases
Online Company Profile Go to Online Profile

Company's Online SEC EDGAR Filings
Company's SEC EDGAR Filings Go to SEC Filings

Company's Email Address Links
Email Address khorvath@wrberkley.com
Email Contact Form on Website Go to Email Form

Address and Phone Numbers
Address:   475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
Main Phone Number 203-629-3000
Fax Number 203-629-3073
Investor Contact (VP)   Karen A. Horvath 203-629-3000
Toll Free Phone Number Unknown
CEO - William R. Berkley CFO - Eugene G. Ballard

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