Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 19, 2021, the American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
("Company") Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized repurchase of up to $500
million of Company common stock, in addition to any amounts remaining under any
other repurchase authorizations. The Company is not required to repurchase at
specific prices or times.
The Board also declared a cash dividend on November 19, 2021 of $0.34 per share
to Company common stockholders as of the close of NYSE trading on November 29,
2021, payable December 13, 2021.

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