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): August 2, 2006
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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IOWA |
001-31911 |
42-1447959 |
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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 |
50266 |
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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 August 2, 2006 announcing American Equity’s Upgrading to “A-” (Excellent) by A.M. Best.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2006
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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: August 2, 2006
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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 August 2, 2006 |
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