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EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE - Symetra Financial CORP | d476473dex991.htm |
EX-99.2 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT - Symetra Financial CORP | d476473dex992.htm |
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 4, 2013
SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-33808 | 20-0978027 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200 Bellevue, Washington |
98004 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (zip code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (425) 256-8000
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) |
¨ | 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)) |
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Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On February 4, 2013, Symetra Financial Corporation (the Company), a Delaware corporation, issued (i) a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012, as well as its 2013 earnings outlook and share repurchase authorization, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, and (ii) a Quarterly Financial Supplement for the fiscal quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, has been furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to liability under that section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On February 4, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 10.0 million shares of the Companys common stock. The authorization does not obligate the Company to make repurchases at any specific time or situation. The program may be modified, extended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. A copy of the press release announcing, among other things, this authorization is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press Release of Symetra Financial Corporation, dated February 4, 2013, announcing fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012 results, 2013 earnings outlook and share repurchase authorization. | |||
99.2 | Quarterly Financial Supplement for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. |
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.
SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||
By: |
/s/ David S. Goldstein | |
Name: David S. Goldstein | ||
Title: Senior Vice President, | ||
General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: February 4, 2013
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit | |
99.1 | Press Release of Symetra Financial Corporation, dated February 4, 2013, announcing fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012 results, 2013 outlook and share repurchase authorization. | |
99.2 | Quarterly Financial Supplement for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. |