SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 27, 1997
Date of earliest event reported: March 26, 1997
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION
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(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 1-6028 35-1140070
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.
200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-2706
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
219-455-2000
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(Registrant's telephone number)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Set forth below is the text of a press release issued by the Registrant
on March 26, 1997.
"Lincoln National Corporation supports the efforts of American States
Financial Corporation to explore its strategic options. LNC is evolving from
a multi-line insurer into a focused financial services company. For the last
five years, LNC has been sharpening its focus on its core wealth accumulation
and wealth protection businesses to enhance shareholder value. Any proceeds
from a sale of American States would be used by LNC to accelerate the
profitable growth of our core businesses," said Ian M. Rolland, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer and President of LNC.
Lincoln National Corporation owns 83.3 percent of American States common
stock, with the remainder publicly held after an initial public offering in
May 1996.
Lincoln National Corporation owns and operates financial services
businesses that provide annuities, life insurance, life-health reinsurance,
property-casualty insurance, mutual funds and investment management
services. With headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, LNC has assets
exceeding $71 billion and annual revenues of more than $6.7 billion.
Signature Page
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION
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.
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION
BY: ____________/s/________________
Richard C. Vaughan
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
BY: ____________/s/_________________
Donald L. Van Wyngarden
Second Vice President and
Controller
Dated: March 27, 1997
