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
October 9, 2019
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Protective Life Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 001-11339 |
| 95-2492236 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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| (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
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| Identification No.) |
2801 Highway 280 South
Birmingham, Alabama 35223
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(205) 268-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 9, 2019, John D. Johns notified Protective Life Corporation (the “Company”) of his resignation as Executive Chairman of the Company, effective November 4, 2019. Mr. Johns’ service as a director of the Company, as well as an officer and employee of the Company pursuant to the letter agreement between Mr. Johns and the Company dated November 6, 2017, will terminate on such date. Mr. Johns’ resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Johns will continue to serve as Chairman of DLI North America Inc., a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION |
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| /s/ Paul R. Wells |
| Paul R. Wells |
| Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller |
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Dated: October 11, 2019 |
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