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): March 10, 2008
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Missouri |
2-40764 |
44-0308260 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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3520 Broadway |
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Kansas City, Missouri |
64111-2565 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Telephone Number: (816) 753-7000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Included below is a release of financial information mailed to stockholders on March 10, 2008. It reflects the financial condition, in a condensed format, for Kansas City Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 2007, and was previously included in the Company's fourth quarter Form 10-K report filed on February 29, 2008.
Message from the President, CEO and Chairman of the Board
Kansas City Life Insurance Company recorded net income of $35.7 million or $3.01 per share for the year ended December 31, 2007, a decrease of $1.3 million from the prior year. The decline in earnings for the year was a result of reduced insurance and investment revenues, along with increased income tax expense. The Company posted fourth quarter net income of $6.4 million or $0.54 per share, a decline of $3.7 million from fourth quarter 2006 results. The reduced earnings in the fourth quarter occurred largely due to net realized investment losses of $1.1 million in 2007 versus net realized investment gains of $3.2 million in 2006, along with lower net investment income and increased income tax expense.
New sales of life insurance products increased for both the year and fourth quarter. However, total insurance revenues declined for the twelve-month period largely as a result of lower contract charges from reduced balances of life and annuity deposit products. Total new insurance premiums increased 1%, and total new deposits increased 8% for the twelve months. New insurance premiums increased primarily due to a 1% increase in new individual life sales and a 13% increase in new immediate annuity receipts. The increase in new deposits resulted from a 7% increase in new universal life sales, a 5% increase in new variable universal life deposits and a 37% increase in new variable annuity sales.
Investment revenues declined due to lower net investment income for both the year and fourth quarter. The Company had realized investment gains for the year but had a net realized investment loss in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared with a realized investment gain in 2006. Net investment income declined 3% and 4% for the comparative year and fourth quarter, respectively. These declines were driven by lower invested assets during the year, which was primarily the result of increased surrenders and withdrawals of insurance and annuity deposit products. Net realized investment gains for the year of $5.4 million, generated largely from the sale of real estate, were reduced by a net loss of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter. The net realized loss in the fourth quarter was the result of the write-down of two investment securities that operate largely in the business of producing print media. One of these securities was impaired as a result of a leveraged buyout that greatly disadvantaged existing bondholders, and the other investment security was written down for a second time after recently filing for bankruptcy protection.
Benefits and expenses declined for both the year and fourth quarter in comparison to 2006. Favorable mortality experience and reduced interest credited from lower policyholder account balances accounted for a large portion of the $11.6 million and $3.7 million decline in total benefits and expenses for the twelve months and fourth quarter, respectively. Lower operating expenses resulted primarily from lower compensation costs for both periods.
Income tax expense increased for both the year and fourth quarter periods, largely due to reduced low income housing tax credits generated by the Company and adjustments in tax expense from earlier years.
On January 28, 2008, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share that was paid on February 12, 2008 to stockholders of record on February 7, 2008. During 2007, the Company paid dividends totaling $3.08 per share, including a special, one-time dividend of $2.00 per share.
The Company is encouraged by the improved life insurance sales results in 2007, which are believed to be the direct result of agencies and sales representatives emphasizing growth in life protection products. Sales momentum continues to build through continued focus on improved recruiting, retention and productivity of general agencies, along with the retooling of several products that the Company believes will be positively received in the marketplace during 2008. The Company will also be delivering new universal life and term life insurance products to the market in early 2008 that are expected to generate sales growth. Further, the Company continues to maintain a strong capital position, providing the ability to weather difficult economic cycles and to take advantage of opportunities for growth.
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Consolidated |
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Balance Sheets |
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(Thousands) |
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December 31 |
December 31 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Assets |
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Investments: |
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Fixed maturity securities available |
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for sale, at fair value |
$ |
2,631,073 |
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$ |
2,719,439 |
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Equity securities available |
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for sale, at fair value |
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59,149 |
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52,351 |
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Mortgage loans |
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450,148 |
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472,019 |
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Short-term investments |
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36,522 |
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41,037 |
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Other investments |
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188,852 |
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208,925 |
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Total investments |
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3,365,744 |
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3,493,771 |
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Cash |
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12,158 |
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3,908 |
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Deferred acquisition costs |
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217,512 |
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220,595 |
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Value of business acquired |
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73,517 |
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82,769 |
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Other assets |
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262,784 |
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256,003 |
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Separate account assets |
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420,393 |
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400,749 |
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Total assets |
$ |
4,352,108 |
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$ |
4,457,795 |
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Liabilities |
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Future policy benefits |
$ |
851,277 |
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$ |
853,102 |
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Policyholder account balances |
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2,087,965 |
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2,191,105 |
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Notes payable |
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10,400 |
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14,700 |
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Income taxes |
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40,300 |
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35,319 |
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Other liabilities |
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257,372 |
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278,516 |
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Separate account liabilities |
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420,393 |
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400,749 |
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Total liabilities |
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3,667,707 |
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3,773,491 |
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Stockholders’ equity |
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Common stock |
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23,121 |
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23,121 |
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Additional paid in capital |
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30,244 |
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25,852 |
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Retained earnings |
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780,133 |
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780,892 |
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Accumulated other |
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comprehensive loss |
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(19,811) |
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(25,118) |
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Treasury stock |
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(129,286) |
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(120,443) |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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684,401 |
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684,304 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ |
4,352,108 |
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$ |
4,457,795 |
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Consolidated |
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Statements of Income |
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(Thousands, except share data) |
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Quarter ended |
Year ended |
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December 31 |
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2007 |
2006 |
2007 |
2006 |
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Revenues |
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Insurance revenues: |
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Premiums |
$ |
44,436 |
$ |
44,527 |
$ |
175,460 |
$ |
175,926 |
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Contract charges |
28,184 |
28,279 |
111,422 |
114,496 |
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Reinsurance ceded |
(14,456) |
(14,419) |
(54,988) |
(55,158) |
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Total insurance revenues |
58,164 |
58,387 |
231,894 |
235,264 |
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Investment revenues: |
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Net investment income |
47,781 |
49,549 |
190,405 |
196,280 |
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Realized investment gains (losses) |
(1,075) |
3,224 |
5,426 |
5,621 |
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Other revenues |
2,651 |
2,514 |
11,499 |
11,349 |
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Total revenues |
107,521 |
113,674 |
439,224 |
448,514 |
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Benefits and expenses |
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Policyholder benefits |
39,823 |
41,664 |
166,458 |
167,905 |
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Interest credited to policyholder account |
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balances |
23,096 |
23,629 |
91,215 |
94,648 |
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs |
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and value of business acquired |
10,873 |
8,864 |
40,333 |
42,311 |
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Operating expenses |
22,543 |
25,894 |
88,307 |
93,080 |
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Total benefits and expenses |
96,335 |
100,051 |
386,313 |
397,944 |
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Income before income tax expense |
11,186 |
13,623 |
52,911 |
50,570 |
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Income tax expense |
4,774 |
3,529 |
17,250 |
13,652 |
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Net income |
$ |
6,412 |
$ |
10,094 |
$ |
35,661 |
$ |
36,918 |
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Per common share: |
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Net income, basic and diluted |
$ |
0.54 |
$ |
0.86 |
$ |
3.01 |
$ |
3.11 |
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Cash dividends |
$ |
0.27 |
$ |
0.27 |
$ |
3.08 |
$ |
1.08 |
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Statements of Cash Flows |
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Year ended |
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December 31 |
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2007 |
2006 |
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Operating activities |
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Net cash provided |
$ |
32,897 |
$ |
23,936 |
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Investing activities |
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Purchases of investments: |
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Fixed maturity securities |
(313,080) |
(274,662) |
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Equity securities |
(15,249) |
(10,761) |
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Mortgage loans |
(54,816) |
(72,569) |
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Real estate |
(4,507) |
(45,006) |
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Sales of investments: |
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Fixed maturity securities |
168,259 |
94,717 |
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Equity securities |
4,583 |
5,078 |
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Other investment assets |
30,387 |
27,991 |
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Maturities and principal paydowns |
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of investments |
259,435 |
343,305 |
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Net additions to property and |
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equipment |
(969) |
(2,028) |
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Proceeds from sale of |
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non insurance affiliate |
10,104 |
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Net cash provided |
84,147 |
68,068 |
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Financing activities |
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Proceeds from borrowings |
359,680 |
67,001 |
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Repayment of borrowings |
(363,980) |
(79,583) |
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Deposits on policyholder account |
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balances |
205,767 |
202,950 |
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Withdrawals from policyholder |
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account balances |
(294,799) |
(273,816) |
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Net transfers from separate accounts |
11,706 |
16,451 |
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Change in other deposits |
13,703 |
(17,074) |
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Cash dividends to stockholders |
(36,420) |
(12,833) |
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Net acquisition of treasury stock |
(4,451) |
(3,288) |
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Net cash used |
(108,794) |
(100,192) |
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Increase (decrease) in cash |
8,250 |
(8,191) |
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Cash at beginning of year |
3,908 |
12,099 |
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Cash at end of period |
$ |
12,158 |
$ |
3,908 |
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Comprehensive income was $22.3 million and $10.8 million for the fourth quarters and $41.0 million and $24.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. This varies from net income largely due to unrealized gains or losses on investments and changes in pension liability. |
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Net income per common share was based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding of 11,795,878 and 11,871,267 for the fourth quarters and 11,836,213 and 11,883,830 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. |
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These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Form 10-K. Please refer to the Company's Form 10-K as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.kclife.com. |
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Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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By: /s/William A. Schalekamp |
William A. Schalekamp,
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
March 10, 2008
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(Date) |
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