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) December 4, 2003 ---------------- FBL Financial Group, Inc. ------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 1-11917 42-1411715 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (515) 225-5400 -------------- Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure See news release dated December 4, 2003 reporting FBL's ownership interest in American Equity Investment Life Holding Company. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 News release dated December 4, 2003 reporting FBL's ownership interest in American Equity Investment Life Holding Company. 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. FBL Financial Group, Inc. - ------------------------- (Registrant) Date December 4, 2003 ---------------- /s/ James W. Noyce - ------------------ James W. Noyce Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99.1 News release of the registrant dated December 4, 2003