2012-06-08 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): June 8, 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)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 8, 2012, American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (the “Company”) announced that Wendy C. Waugaman, Chief Executive Officer and President, will take a medical leave of absence, effective immediately. She will remain on American Equity's Board of Directors and will participate in certain management and strategic discussions as her health permits. The Company also announced that John M. Matovina, Chief Financial Officer, will serve as interim Chief Executive Officer and President during Mrs. Waugaman's absence.
In satisfaction of the disclosure required pursuant to Items 401(b) and 401(e) of Regulation S-K, the section of the Company's 2012 Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on April 23, 2012, entitled “Executive Officers” is incorporated herein by reference.
A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and 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 June 8, 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: June 8, 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 June 8, 2012. |