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): April 19, 2011
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-11840 |
36-3871531 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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 April 19, 2011, the Registrant sent a letter to Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) summarizing discussions between ISS and the Registrant regarding ISS’ voting protocols on the election of directors and the say on pay vote at the Registrant’s upcoming annual meeting. A copy of the letter is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
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Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |
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Exhibits | |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99 |
Registrant’s letter dated April 19, 2011 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Jennifer M. Hager | |
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Name: |
Jennifer M. Hager |
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Vice President, |
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Assistant General Counsel, | |
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Date: April 19, 2011 |
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