UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: January 29, 2004
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
MISSOURI 1-11848 43-1627032
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
1370 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (636) 736-7000
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURES
On January 29, 2004, RGA issued a press release announcing its
earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2003 and providing certain
additional information. In addition, RGA announced in the press release that
a conference call would be held on January 30, 2004 to discuss its financial
and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2003. A copy
of this press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.
The information in Item 9 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and
Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall
such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall
be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On January 29, 2004, RGA issued a press release announcing its
earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2003 and providing certain
additional information. In addition, RGA announced in the press release that
a conference call would be held on January 30, 2004 to discuss its financial
and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2003. A copy
of this press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.
The information in Item 12 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and
Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the
purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of such section, nor shall such information or exhibit be deemed
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or
the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
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.
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA,
INCORPORATED
Date: January 29, 2004 By: /s/ Jack B. Lay
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Jack B. Lay
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press release of Reinsurance Group of America,
Incorporated dated January 29, 2004 announcing
fourth quarter results.