UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 09, 2005
UICI
| Delaware | 001-14953 | 75-2044750 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 9151 Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills, Texas | 76180 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 255-5200
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Item 2.02 -- Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 09, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its summary results of operations and certain balance sheet data for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Item 2.02 and incorporated by reference herein shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 8.01 -- Other Events.
On February 09, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has assigned to UICI an investment grade (BBB-) counterparty credit rating, with a “stable” outlook. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
On February 09, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors, at its regular meeting held on February 9, 2005, declared a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.25 and a special cash dividend of $0.25 on each share of Common Stock. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 -- Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
| 99.1 | ¾ | Press release issued by the Company on February 09, 2005 announcing summary results of operations for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2004 | ||||||
| 99.2 | ¾ | Press release issued by the Company on February 09, 2005 announcing that Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has assigned to UICI an investment grade (BBB-) counterparty credit rating, with a “stable” outlook | ||||||
| 99.3 | ¾ | Press release issued by the Company on February 09, 2005 announcing that its Board of Directors, at its regular meeting held on February 9, 2005, declared a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.25 and a special cash dividend of $0.25 on each share of Common Stock |
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.
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| UICI | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
Date:
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February 10, 2005 | By | /s/ Mark D. Hauptman | |||
| Mark D. Hauptman | ||||||
| Vice President and Chief | ||||||
| Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit | ||||
| Number | Description | |||
99.1
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¾ | Press release issued by the Company on February 09, 2005 announcing summary results of operations for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2004 | ||
99.2
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¾ | Press release issued by the Company on February 09, 2005 announcing that Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has assigned to UICI an investment grade (BBB-) counterparty credit rating, with a “stable” outlook | ||
99.3
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¾ | Press release issued by the Company on February 09, 2005 announcing that its Board of Directors, at its regular meeting held on February 9, 2005, declared a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.25 and a special cash dividend of $0.25 on each share of Common Stock |