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
June 6, 2003
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)Lincoln National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)| | | | | |
| Indiana | | 1-6028 | | 35-1140070 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
1500 Market Street, Suite 3900, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-2112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)(215) 448-1400
(Registrant’s telephone number)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 6, 2003, Lincoln National Corporation, the parent of the Lincoln Financial Group of companies, issued a press release announcing that it will combine its life and annuity businesses into a single operating unit. John H. Gotta, previously CEO of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company’s life operations, has been named CEO of the combined life and annuity operations. Lorry Stensrud, previously CEO of the annuity operations of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, will no longer have a role within Lincoln as a result of the realignment. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | | Lincoln Financial Group press release dated June 6, 2003, announcing that it will combine its life and annuity businesses into a single operating unit. John H. Gotta, previously CEO of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company’s life operations, has been named CEO of the combined life and annuity operations. Lorry Stensrud, previously CEO of the annuity operations of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, will no longer have a role within Lincoln as a result of the realignment. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. |
SIGNATURES
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.
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| | | LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION |
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Name:
Title: | | /S/ RICHARD C. VAUGHAN
Richard C. Vaughan
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer |
Date: June 6, 2003
