Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 2, 2012, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The registrant's financial supplement for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information, including exhibits attached hereto, furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are being furnished with this Form 8-K.

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press release dated August 2, 2012, announcing American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. 99.2 American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's Financial Supplement for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

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