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 2, 2011
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| FBL Financial Group, Inc. |
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| Iowa | 1-11917 | 42-1411715 |
| (State of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa | 50266-5997 |
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| (515) 225-5400 |
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 1.01 Entry into Material Definitive Agreement.
On May 4, 2011, FBL Financial Group, Inc. announced the refinancing of its $100 million 9.25% senior notes due November 5, 2011. These are being replaced by $100 million 6.10% senior notes due May 3, 2015. The notes are being refinanced through two affiliates. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company acquired a note for $75 million and an investment affiliate of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, our majority shareholder, acquired a note for $25 million. The notes are prepayable at anytime at par.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
See Item 1.01 above.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
4.9 Form of 6.10% Senior Notes Due 2015 and attached registration rights agreement. These documents are not
filed pursuant to the exception of Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A); FBL Financial Group, Inc. agrees
to furnish these documents to the Commission upon request.
99 News Release dated May 4, 2011
SIGNATURE
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.
FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Registrant
Date: May 4, 2011
/s/ James P. Brannen
James P. Brannen
Chief Financial Officer
