UNITED
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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): June 9, 2005
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 440, West Des Moines, Iowa |
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(515) 221-0002 |
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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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(d) On June 9, 2005, the Board of Directors of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board of Directors to 11 members and elected Robert L. Howe as a director. Mr. Howe will serve in the class of directors with a term expiring at the Company’s 2006 Annual Meeting. Mr. Howe was appointed to and will serve as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release issued by the Company on June 15, 2005 announcing the election.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated June 15, 2005
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 15, 2005
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INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY |
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/s/ Wendy L. Carlson |
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Wendy L. Carlson |
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Chief Financial Officer and |
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General Counsel |
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Description. |
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Press Release dated June 15, 2005 |
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