SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]

CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS

Stock Repurchase Programs

The Board of Directors of UTG authorized the repurchase in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions of up to $6,000,000 of UTG's common stock. Repurchased shares are available for future issuance for general corporate purposes.  This program can be terminated at any time.  Open market purchases are made based on the last available market price and are generally limited to a maximum per share price of the most recent reported per share GAAP equity book value of the Company.  During the nine month period ended  September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 22,176 shares through the stock repurchase program for $269,429.Through September 30, 2014, UTG has spent $5,396,000 in the acquisition of 610,702 shares under this program.

Earnings Per Share Calculations

Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  At September 30, 2014 and 2013, diluted earnings per share were the same as basic earnings per share since the Company had no dilutive instruments outstanding.