0001039828-16-000160.txt : 20160405 0001039828-16-000160.hdr.sgml : 20160405 20160405170700 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001039828-16-000160 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20160404 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20160405 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160405 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001039828 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LIFE INSURANCE [6311] IRS NUMBER: 421447959 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31911 FILM NUMBER: 161555369 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6000 WESTOWN PARKWAY CITY: WEST DEMOINES STATE: IA ZIP: 50266 BUSINESS PHONE: 5152210002 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6000 WESTOWN PARKWAY CITY: WEST DES MOINES STATE: IA ZIP: 50266 8-K 1 a2016-04x04ael8xk.htm FORM 8-K 8-K


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): April 4, 2016
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Iowa
001-31911
42-1447959
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
50266
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(515) 221-0002
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 (b) and (e) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 4, 2016, American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (the “Company”) and David J. Noble entered into an Amended and Restated Retirement Benefit Agreement (the “Amended Agreement”), which amends and restates the Amended Retirement Benefit Agreement previously entered into between the Company and Mr. Noble, dated March 29, 2010 (the “Prior Agreement”). The Amended Agreement provides that Mr. Noble will retire as Executive Chairman effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Noble will continue to serve as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Noble founded the Company in 1995 and has been employed by the Company since its formation, including as Executive Chairman since January 1, 2009 and as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer from 1995 to 2009.
The Amended Agreement also provides that Mr. Noble will receive a monthly benefit equal to $67,083 (1/12th of his annual salary in effect at the time of retirement) for 60 months (the amount to which he would have been entitled under the Prior Agreement). If Mr. Noble dies before the end of the 60-month period, payment will be made during the balance of the period (or, if less, for 24 months) to a trust designated by Mr. Noble. Additionally, during his lifetime, Mr. Noble will have access to Company aircraft for his personal use for a limited number of hours per year at no expense to him (other than applicable taxes). The terms of the Prior Agreement otherwise generally continue in effect.





SIGNATURES
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:  April 5, 2016
AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ John M. Matovina
 
Name:
John M. Matovina
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer and President