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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): September 18, 2018
FBL Financial Group, Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Iowa | 1-11917 | 42-1411715 |
(State of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa | 50266-5997 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(515) 225-5400 |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
During the third quarter of 2018, FBL Financial Group, Inc. (the Company) will voluntarily change its accounting policy for low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) investments. The Company will begin using the proportional amortization method of
accounting for its LIHTC investments rather than the equity method of accounting. While both methods of accounting are
acceptable under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Company believes the proportional amortization method is preferable because it more fairly represents the economics of LIHTC investments, which are made primarily for the purpose of receiving tax credits and other tax benefits. In addition, this method aligns to the method typically used by companies within the Company's industry which have similar investments.
While this accounting change impacts the timing of profit and loss recognition, it does not impact the ultimate profitability of the underlying LIHTC investments.
With this filing, selected unaudited financial information is provided to reflect adjustments due to this accounting policy change. This information is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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: September 18, 2018 FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
By /s/ Donald J. Seibel
Donald J. Seibel
Chief Financial Officer