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): July 11, 2013
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Iowa |
| 001-31911 |
| 42-1447959 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
| (Commission |
| (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) |
| File Number) |
| Identification No.) |
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 8.01 Other Events.
In a press release on July 11, 2013, American Equity Investment Life Holding Company announced that it intends to offer $400 million aggregate principal amount of notes in a public offering. The relaunched offering represents an increase of $150 million from the previously announced offering size. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated July 11, 2013, announcing proposed $400 million offering of notes by American Equity Investment Life Holding Company. |
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: July 11, 2013 | AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY | |
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| By: | /s/ John M. Matovina |
| Name: | John M. Matovina |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and President |