- Report of Foreign Issuer (6-K)

 

 

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FORM 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

 

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

 

 

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

For the month of  September 2009

 

 

Commission File Number: 033-71976

 

FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

95 Wellington Street West

Suite 800

Toronto, Ontario

Canada   M5J 2N7

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(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F _____ Form 40-F___X__

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes ____ No __X___

 

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _N/A___

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

By:        /s/ Paul Rivett                                                     

Name:  Paul Rivett

Title:    Vice President

Dated:   September 23, 2009

 

 

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit                      Description

Ex-99.1

News Release dated September 23, 2009 titled Fairfax Commences Tender Offer for Minority Stake in Odyssey Re for $65 Per Share in Cash

 

 

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