2012-05-31 AEL 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): May 31, 2012
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Iowa | 001-31911 | 42-1447959 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Indentification No.) |
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6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa | 50266 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(515) 221-0002
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events
On May 31, 2012, the registrant issued a press release announcing that it has issued a notice of mandatory redemption of all of its 8% Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures Due 2029 (the "Debentures") and that American Equity Capital Trust I, the holder of all of the Debentures, has issued notices of mandatory redemption of all of its 8% Convertible Trust Preferred Securities and all of its 8% Convertible Trust Common Securities. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are being furnished with this Form 8-K.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release dated May 31, 2012. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 31, 2012
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| AMERICAN EQUITY | |
| INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY | |
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| By: | /s/ John M. Matovina | |
| Name: | John M. Matovina | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release dated May 31, 2012. |