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): September 4, 2013
INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 010306 | 58-1407235 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, Connecticut | 06902 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 358-8000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 4, 2013, Independence Holding Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the commencement of a tender offer to purchase up to 762,640 shares of common stock of American Independence Corp. for $10.00 per share net to the seller in cash. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 8.01 by reference.
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Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated September 4, 2013. |
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.
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INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Adam C. Vandervoort Adam C. Vandervoort Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: |
September 4, 2013 |
