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) October 8, 2013
GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Colorado |
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333-01173 |
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84-0467907 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification |
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8515 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Colorado |
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80111 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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(303) 737-3000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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ITEM 5.01 CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
The passing of Mr. Paul G. Desmarais on October 8, 2013 resulted in a change in the ultimate control of Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (the “Registrant”). The voting securities of Power Corporation of Canada (“PCC”) held directly or indirectly by Mr. Desmarais were transferred to The Desmarais Family Residuary Trust, which was created on October 8, 2013 under the Last Will and Testament of Mr. Desmarais (the “Trust”), the executors and trustees of which are Jacqueline Desmarais, Paul Desmarais, Jr., André Desmarais, Michel Plessis-Bélair and Guy Fortin. The Desmarais family members, in their capacities as executors and trustees, determine how to vote the securities of PCC held directly and indirectly by the Trust. As a result, the Trust has voting control of PCC. PCC indirectly controls the voting securities of the Registrant.
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.
Date: October 15, 2013
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/s/ Richard G. Schultz |
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Richard G. Schultz |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel |
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and Secretary |