8-K
GLOBE LIFE INC. (GL)
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 8, 2020
GLOBE LIFE INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-08052 | 63-0780404 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br>File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer<br><br>ID No.) |
3700 South Stonebridge Drive, McKinney, Texas 75070
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 569-4000
N/A
(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:
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a.-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchanged on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | GL | New York Stock Exchange |
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):
| Emerging growth company | ☐ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ☐ |
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 8, 2020, Globe Life Inc. issued a press release disclosing a change in the location of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") to a virtual meeting format only, via a live audio webcast.
The Company is filing additional proxy materials to reflect the change to the previous disclosures with respect to the location of the Annual Meeting contained in the original proxy materials previously sent to shareholders for the Annual Meeting.
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Shell company transactions.
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
(99.1) Globe Life Inc. Press Release dated April8, 2020.
(104) Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| GLOBE LIFE INC. | |
|---|---|
| Date: April 8, 2020 | |
| /s/ Christopher T. Moore | |
| Christopher T. Moore<br>Corporate Senior Vice President, <br>Associate Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Document
| NEWS RELEASE | NYSE Symbol: GL | |
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| Contact: Mike Majors<br>972-569-3627 | 3700 South Stonebridge Drive<br>McKinney, Texas 75070 |
GLOBE LIFE INC. ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO VIRTUAL WEBCAST FOR
2020 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
April 8, 2020
McKinney, Texas
Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) announced that its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders has been changed to a virtual webcast due to the emerging public health impact of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and to support the health and well-being of our shareholders and other meeting participants. The Annual Meeting will still be held at 10:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time on Thursday, April 30, 2020, but in a virtual meeting format only, via live audio webcast.
As described in the Company’s proxy materials previously distributed for the Annual Meeting, shareholders at the close of business on the record date of March 3, 2020 are entitled to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting. To attend, participate in, and/or vote during the virtual meeting, registered shareholders may go to http://web.lumiagm.com/245001974, enter the control number found on the upper right-hand corner of their proxy card (or, in the case of beneficial shareholders, enter the meeting attendance number obtained from their bank, broker, or other nominee in advance of the meeting), and enter the meeting code “GLOBELIFEINC2020” (case sensitive). Guests may go to http://web.lumiagm.com/245001974, click on “Guest Access”, and answer a few brief questions to attend the meeting.
For additional information regarding how shareholders may attend, participate in and/or vote at the virtual Annual Meeting, please refer to the company’s additional proxy soliciting material filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.
Globe Life Inc. is a holding company specializing in life and supplemental health insurance for “middle income” Americans marketed through multiple distribution channels including direct to consumer, and exclusive and independent agencies.
For additional information contact: Mike Majors
Executive Vice President – Administration and Investor Relations
Phone: 972/569-3627
FAX: 972/569-3282
Investors@globe.life
Website: https://investors.globelifeinsurance.com