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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: October 31, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
CITIZENS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
0-16509 84-0755371
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
400 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
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(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
(512) 837-7100
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT.
None.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
None.
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP.
None.
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Citizens, Inc. (AMEX:CIA) announced today that Rick D. Riley was
elected Chief Executive Officer of the Company at a meeting of the Board of
Directors October 31, 2000. Mr. Riley replaces Harold E. Riley, who will remain
Chairman of the Board.
Rick Riley, age 47, served as Vice Chairman of Citizens, Inc. as well
as Chairman and President of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Citizens
Insurance Company of America and its affiliates. He retains his position with
the Company's subsidiaries. He has been associated with Citizens for more than
20 years and has progressed through several executive management positions to
his most recent position in 1999.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS.
None.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
None.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
None.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S
None.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on Registrant's behalf by
the undersigned, duly authorized and empowered officer of the Registrant.
CITIZENS, INC.
By: /s/ Mark A. Oliver
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Mark A. Oliver, FLMI
President
Date: November 3, 2000
