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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): July 27, 2017
FIDELITY & GUARANTY LIFE
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 001-36227 | | 46-3489149 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Two Ruan Center
601 Locust Street, 14th Floor Des Moines, IA | | 50309 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 445-6758
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:
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o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Dividend Declaration and Announcement of Annual Shareholder Meeting Details
On July 27, 2017, Fidelity & Guaranty Life (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $0.065 per share. The dividend is payable on August 28, 2017 to the Company’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2017.
In addition, the Company announced that the board of directors had established August 8, 2017 as the record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote at the annual shareholder meeting, which will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. Central Time at Two Ruan Center, 601 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
A copy of the press release announcing these matters is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
No. Description
99.1 Press Release of Fidelity & Guaranty Life dated July 27, 2017.
SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
FIDELITY & GUARANTY LIFE
/s/ Eric L. Marhoun
Eric L. Marhoun
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Dated: July 27, 2017