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): February 18, 2008
LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nebraska |
| 333-11153 |
| 47-0221457 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
| (Commission |
| (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
| File Number) |
| Identification No.) |
2940 South 84th Street Lincoln, Nebraska |
| 68506 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(800)525-9287
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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))
Section 1 — Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 18, 2008, Allstate Insurance Company (“AIC”) entered into an Agreement for the Settlement of State and Local Tax Credits with certain of its affiliates, including the Registrant. AIC and one or more of its affiliates may invest in certain programs or arrangements that provide for state or local tax credits or otherwise obtain tax credits that can be legally transferred to such company’s affiliates. The agreement facilitates the transfer of such tax credits between affiliates. The agreement is effective for tax returns filed on or after January 1, 2007.
The Registrant is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allstate Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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10.1 |
| Agreement for the Settlement of State and Local Tax Credits |
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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.
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| By: | /s/ Mary J. McGinn | ||
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| Name: | Mary J. McGinn | |
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| Title: | Assistant Secretary | |
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Date: | February 21, 2008 |
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