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 14, 2009
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | | 1-11840 | | 36-3871531 |
(State or other | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
jurisdiction of | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
organization) | | | | |
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2775 Sanders Road | | |
Northbrook, Illinois | | 60062 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | Zip |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 402-5000
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 14, 2009, the Registrant’s Board of Directors adopted the resolutions regarding non-employee director compensation set forth in Exhibit 10.1 (“Resolutions”). The Resolutions effect a change in the payment schedule for the cash retainer portion of compensation, including the committee chair cash retainer. Effective June 1, 2010, the retainers will be paid on a quarterly basis over the course of a director’s term rather than in one payment near the beginning of the term. The Resolutions did not increase any compensation amounts.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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10.1 | | Resolutions regarding Non-Employee Director Compensation |
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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.
| | THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION |
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| | By: | /s/ Jennifer M. Hager |
| | | Name: | Jennifer M. Hager |
| | | Title: | Assistant Secretary |
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Date: September 16, 2009 | | |
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