EXHIBIT 4.1
EXHIBIT 4.1
DONEGAL GROUP INC.
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2001 AGENCY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
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INSTRUCTION: PLEASE INDICATE THE DESIRED PAYMENT METHOD(S) BY MARKING THE
APPROPRIATE BLOCK(S) BELOW. (NOTE: 1, 2 OR ALL 3 PAYMENT METHODS
MAY BE ELECTED UP TO AN AGGREGATE OF $12,000 PER SUBSCRIPTION
PERIOD.)
On behalf of (the
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"Agency"), (insert agency number), the Agency hereby
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elects to enroll in the Donegal Group Inc. 2001 Agency Stock Purchase Plan
(the "Plan"). The Agency understands that a maximum total contribution of
$12,000 from all payment methods applies for each Subscription Period. The
Agency further understands that, subject to the terms of the Plan, shares
of Class A Common Stock of the Company will be purchased in accordance with
the Prospectus, a copy of which has been delivered to the Agency.
[ ] DIRECT ▇▇▇▇ COMMISSION PAYMENT METHOD (BY THE END OF THE APPLICABLE
ENROLLMENT PERIOD)
The Agency requests that % (not less than 1% and not more than 10% of
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direct ▇▇▇▇ commissions subject to a maximum of $12,000 per Subscription
Period) of the Agency's direct ▇▇▇▇ commission be withheld from each
commission statement during the next six-month Subscription Period and for
future Subscription Periods).
[ ] LUMP-SUM PAYMENT METHOD (BY THE END OF THE APPLICABLE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD)
The Agency will make a lump-sum payment (not less than $1,000 and not
greater than $12,000 per Subscription Period less amounts paid under the
direct ▇▇▇▇ commission payment method and/or the contingent commission
payment method). Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ or, if
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no check is enclosed, a Lump-Sum Contribution Supplemental Transmittal
Statement, in the form provided to the Agency, will be submitted with the
Agency's payment by September 30 or March 31 of the respective Subscription
Period.
[ ] CONTINGENT COMMISSION PAYMENT METHOD (BY THE END OF THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD
APPLICABLE TO THE OCTOBER 1 THROUGH MARCH 31 SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD)
The Agency requests that % (subject to a maximum dollar amount not
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greater than $12,000 per Subscription Period less amounts paid under the
direct ▇▇▇▇ commission payment method and/or the lump-sum payment method)
be deducted from the Agency's contingent commission, if any, payable to the
Agency under the applicable agency contingent plan for the purchase of
stock during the nex October 1 to March 31. Subscription Period in which
the contingent commission, if any, is paid. [COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE ALSO]
PLEASE CHECK THE APPLICABLE BLOCK:
[ ] Continuing Participant from Donegal Group Inc. 1996 Agency Stock Purchase
Plan
[ ] New Participant
[ ] Change of Direct ▇▇▇▇ Commission Withholding Percentage
[ ] Withdrawal from the Plan at the end of the current Subscription Period
[ ] Withdrawal from the Plan immediately and receive all funds withheld for
the current Subscription Period
[ ] Addition or deletion of Payment Option for current Subscription Period
Federal Tax ID No.:
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(Agency Name)
By: Date:
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Title:
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NOTE:
Registration of stock will be in the Agency's name, unless written instructions
are received pursuant to the permitted designations set forth in the Plan and
the Prospectus.
This form should be submitted to Donegal Group, Inc., ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇,
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Senior Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.
DONEGAL GROUP INC.
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2001 AGENCY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
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LUMP-SUM CONTRIBUTION
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SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSMITTAL STATEMENT
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The undersigned Agency has previously submitted, or is concurrently submitting,
to Donegal Group Inc. (the "Company") a Subscription Agreement in connection
with the Agency's participation in the Company's 2001 Agency Stock Purchase Plan
(the "Plan"). The Agency hereby elects to make a lump-sum contribution under the
Plan. For the current Subscription Period, enclosed is $ to be used
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to purchase the Company's Class A Common Stock in accordance with the terms of
the Plan.
PLEASE COMPLETE:
Federal Tax ID No.:
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(Agency Name)
By: Date:
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Title:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
This form should be sent to Donegal Group Inc., ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇,
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary, along with a Subscription Agreement if not
previously submitted for the Subscription Period and your check and be received
prior to September 30 or March 31 of the respective Subscription Period. The
dollar amount set forth above must be at least $1,000 and may not exceed, when
added to the amounts paid under the direct ▇▇▇▇ commission payment method and/or
the contingent commission payment method for the current Subscription Period, an
aggregate of $12,000.
September 4, 2001
RE: IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE DONEGAL AGENCY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
Dear Agent:
Please find enclosed a brochure highlighting the new Donegal Agency Stock
Purchase Plan (the Plan), a Plan prospectus, latest Donegal Group Inc. Annual
Report and Form 10-Q, and a Subscription Agreement form.
Due to the recent recapitalization of Donegal Group Inc. that created two
separate classes of common stock, the Company was required to adopt a new Agency
Stock Purchase Plan. AS A RESULT, ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE PREVIOUS PLAN MUST
RE-ENROLL IN THE NEW PLAN IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMMISSION
WITHHOLDING METHOD. Any funds remaining in your current account after the
purchase of stock on September 30, 2001, will be returned to you.
The first subscription period of the new Plan will commence on October 1,
2001 and end on March 31, 2002. If you elect to participate in this subscription
period, please complete the enclosed Subscription Agreement form indicating your
preference of payment method.
If you select the lump sum payment method, the Subscription Agreement and
payment may be submitted at any time prior to the end of the subscription
period.
If you select the direct ▇▇▇▇ or contingent commission method, the
Subscription Agreement must be submitted to our office prior to October 15,
2001, in order for your agency to be enrolled in the first subscription period.
Should any questions arise, please feel free to contact ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ or
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ at ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.
Sincerely,
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇. Vice President & CFO
Enclosures
AGENCY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN SUMMARY
DONEGAL GROUP INC.
The items in this brochure are intended to be summaries of some of the major
provisions contained in the Donegal Group Inc. Agency Stock Purchase Plan.
Please refer to the prospectus for a complete discussion of each item. This
brochure is not a solicitation to sell Donegal Group Inc. Class A common stock
and must be accompanied by a prospectus for the plan.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAN?
The Company has created the Plan for the purpose of facilitating the purchase
and long-term investment in its shares by eligible agencies, thereby fostering
stable long-term relationships between the Company's affiliates and their
agencies.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE PLAN?
Eligible agencies can purchase the Company's Class A common stock at a 10%
discount from current market prices without incurring any brokerage commissions
or service charges.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
All agencies meeting the eligibility guidelines specified in the prospectus are
permitted to participate.
HOW MAY AN ELIGIBLE AGENCY BUY STOCK UNDER THE PLAN?
There are three ways to buy stock under the plan:
(1) DIRECT ▇▇▇▇ COMMISSION METHOD.
You may have deductions made from your monthly direct ▇▇▇▇ commission
payments ranging from a minimum of 1% to a maximum of 10%.
(2) LUMP-SUM PAYMENT METHOD.
You may elect to make a lump-sum cash payment of not less than
$1,000 per subscription period.
(3) CONTINGENT COMMISSION METHOD.
You may designate a percentage of your contingent commission to
purchase stock for the October 1 through March 31 subscription period.
HOW IS THE PRICE OF THE STOCK DETERMINED?
The price for each share will be 90% of the average of the closing prices of the
Class A common stock on the Nasdaq National Market on the last ten trading days
of the subscription period.
IN WHOSE NAME CAN CERTIFICATES BE REGISTERED WHEN ISSUED?
Although an eligible agency may not assign its subscription rights to any other
person, it may designate that the shares be issued to any stockholder, partner,
principal or other licensed employee of such eligible agency or designate that
the shares be issued to any retirement plan maintained for the benefit of such
eligible agency stockholder, partner, principal or licensed employee.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW MUCH STOCK AN AGENCY CAN BUY?
An agency may purchase up to $12,000 of Class A common stock in any one
subscription period from all methods combined.
WHEN ARE THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIODS?
There will be two subscription periods each year: From October 1 through March
31, and April 1 through September 30. You must enroll for the Direct ▇▇▇▇ Method
between the 15th through the 30th day of September for the subscription period
beginning October 1 and between the 15th through the 31st day of March for the
subscription period beginning April 1. For the Contingent Commission Method you
must enroll between the 15th through the 30th day of September.
MAY AN ELIGIBLE AGENCY WITHDRAW FROM THE PLAN?
An enrolled agency may withdraw from the Plan at any time by giving written
notice to the Company.
HOW DO I ENROLL MY AGENCY IN THE PLAN?
An eligible agency may enroll in the Plan by completing a subscription agreement
and returning it to the Company prior to the applicable deadline.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PLAN?
For more information contact ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company, at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ or FAX at
(▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.
DONEGAL GROUP INC.
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Affiliated Companies:
Donegal Mutual Insurance Company
Atlantic States Insurance Company
Pioneer Insurance Company (Ohio)
Pioneer Insurance Company (New York)
Southern Heritage Insurance Company
Southern Insurance Company of Virginia