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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): May 4, 2015


EMC INSURANCE GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa
 
0-10956
 
42-6234555
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

717 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, Iowa
 
50309
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(515) 345‑2902
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:
 
 
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Item 5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On May 4, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved an amendment to the Registrant’s Restated Articles of Incorporation that increased the number of shares of common stock the Registrant is authorized to issue from 20 million shares to 30 million shares. This amendment was made in conjunction with the board’s approval of a 3-for-2 stock split, to be effected through a 50 percent stock dividend, which was announced on May 7, 2015. The par value of the stock will remain at $1.00 per share. The Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with Iowa Secretary of State on May 7, 2015, and became effective immediately.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
 
Description

3.1
 
Restated Articles of Incorporation



SIGNATURES

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, on May 7, 2015.


EMC INSURANCE GROUP INC.
Registrant
 
 
/s/ Mark E. Reese
Mark E. Reese
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer




EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
 
Description

3.1
 
Restated Articles of Incorporation