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): July 23, 2013
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-11840 |
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36-3871531 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois |
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60062 | ||
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (847) 402-5000
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 23, 2013, the Registrant issued a press release announcing a quarterly dividend of 25 cents on each outstanding share of the Registrant’s common stock, payable in cash on October 1, 2013. The common stock dividend is payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2013, not as stated in the press release on August 31, 2013.
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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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION | ||||
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/s/ Jennifer M. Hager | |||
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Jennifer M. Hager | |||
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Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | |||
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Date: July 24, 2013 |
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