Form 8-K 2Q06 Earnings

UNITED STATES
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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2006
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LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
1-13990
(Commission
File Number)
54-1589611
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
101 Gateway Centre Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 
(Address of principal executive offices)
23235-5153
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 267-8000
 
Not Applicable
 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On July 25, 2006, LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
 
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
 
On July 25, 2006, LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing an increase in its quarterly dividend. The press release is being filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(d) Exhibits.  The following exhibits are furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 8.01 above.
 
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
       
 
99.1
  
Press Release dated July 25, 2006 relating to the Company’s earnings.
       
 
99.2
  
Press Release dated July 25, 2005 relating to increase in quarterly dividend.



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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.


   
LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
     
(Registrant)
  
         
         
Date: July 25, 2006
  
By:
/s/ Christine R. Vlahcevic
  
     
Christine R. Vlahcevic
  
     
Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller




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EXHIBIT INDEX
 

Exhibit No.
  
Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated July 25, 2006 relating to the Company’s earnings.
     
99.2
  
Press Release dated July 25, 2005 relating to increase in quarterly dividend.


 




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