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 2, 2009
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 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
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Item
2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On
February 2, 2009, FBL Financial Group, Inc. issued a news release
announcing that it has rescheduled its fourth quarter 2008 earnings
release and conference call dates. In conjunction with this news
release, FBL stated that it expects to record a significant and
unanticipated charge in connection with the unlocking of deferred policy
acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements. Additionally, certain
fourth quarter 2008 investment valuation results, including impairments
and unrealized losses, were estimated and disclosed. The news release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. This information shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933, except
as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.
Certain statements made by FBL in this filing are considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in FBL’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include the current difficult financial markets, the economy, liquidity and access to capital, investment valuations, interest rate changes, competitive factors, the ability to attract and retain sales agents and a decrease in ratings. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions which FBL Financial Group believes to be reasonable. No assurance can be given that the assumptions will prove to be correct.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.
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: February 2, 2009 |
/s/ James P. Brannen |
James P. Brannen |
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description |
|
Exhibit 99.1 | News release of the registrant dated February 2, 2009 |