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): January 16, 2007
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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IOWA |
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001-31911 |
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42-1447959 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 440, West Des Moines, Iowa |
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50266 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(515) 221-0002
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(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))
Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Press Release issued by the American Equity Investment Life Holding Company on January 16, 2007 announcing fourth quarter 2006 sales, and scheduling quarterly earnings release, conference call and webcast for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2007
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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: January 18, 2007
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AMERICAN EQUITY |
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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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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated January 16, 2007 |
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