CHICAGO & BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) and Infinity
Property and Casualty Corporation (NASDAQ: IPCC) today announced
receipt of all regulatory approvals necessary to complete the previously
announced proposed acquisition by Kemper of Infinity, a leading provider
of auto insurance focused on serving the specialty, nonstandard segment.
The acquisition is subject to closing conditions and is expected to
close on July 2, 2018.
“We’re pleased to have received all of the regulatory approvals needed
to close our acquisition of Infinity,” said Joseph P. Lacher, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Kemper. “Our teams have been working hard
toward integration, and this important step brings us closer to our
strategic combination to form a leader in the specialty auto insurance
market.”
Glen N. Godwin, Infinity Chief Executive Officer, added: “The receipt of
approvals is a key milestone in our ability to consummate our merger and
create a stronger company for the benefit of all our stakeholders.”
About Kemper Corporation
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers.
With $8 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by
offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and
businesses. Kemper's businesses collectively:
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Offer insurance for home, auto, life, health and valuables
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Service six million policies
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Represented by 20,000 agents and brokers
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Employ 5,550 associates dedicated to providing exceptional service
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Licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of Columbia
Learn more about Kemper.
About Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (NASDAQ: IPCC) is a national
provider of automobile insurance with a concentration on nonstandard
auto insurance. Its products are offered through a network of
approximately 10,600 independent agencies and brokers. For more
information about Infinity, please visit www.infinityauto.com.
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within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private
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Any or all forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong, and,
accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and are not guarantees or
assurances of future performance. No assurances can be given that the
results and financial condition contemplated in any forward-looking
statements will be achieved or will be achieved in any particular
timetable. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and can be affected by
inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties
that may be important in determining actual future results and financial
condition. The general factors that could cause actual results and
financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied
include, without limitation, the following: (a) the satisfaction or
waiver of the conditions precedent to the consummation of the proposed
merger transaction involving Kemper Corporation (“Kemper”), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Kemper and Infinity Property and Casualty
Corporation (“Infinity”); (b) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures
relating to such proposed merger transaction; (c) risks relating to the
value of the shares of Kemper’s common stock to be issued in such
proposed merger transaction; (d) disruptions of Kemper’s and Infinity’s
current plans, operations and relationships with third persons caused by
the announcement and pendency of such proposed merger transaction,
including, without limitation, the ability of the combined company to
hire and retain any personnel; (e) legal proceedings that may be
instituted against Kemper and Infinity in connection with such proposed
merger transaction; and (f) those factors listed in annual, quarterly
and periodic reports filed by Kemper and Infinity with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), whether or not related to such
proposed merger transaction.
Kemper and Infinity assume no, and expressly disclaim any, duty or
obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statement as a
result of events, changes, effects, states of facts, conditions,
circumstances, occurrences or developments subsequent to the date of
this communication or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are
advised, however, to consult any further disclosures Kemper and Infinity
make on related subjects in its filings with the SEC.
Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any
vote or approval. This communication relates to the proposed merger
transaction involving Kemper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kemper and
Infinity, among other things. In connection therewith, Kemper filed with
the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a definitive
joint proxy statement of Kemper and Infinity and also constitutes a
definitive prospectus of Kemper, and each of Kemper and Infinity may be
filing with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction.
Kemper and Infinity commenced mailing of the definitive joint proxy
statement/prospectus to Kemper’s shareholders and Infinity’s
shareholders on April 30, 2018. BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT
DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF KEMPER AND/OR INFINITY ARE
URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING
THE PROPOSED MERGER AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE
FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME
AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Investors and securityholders may obtain free copies of the definitive
joint proxy statement/prospectus, any amendments or supplements thereto
and other documents filed with the SEC by Kemper and Infinity through
the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Kemper are available free
of charge under the “Investors” section of Kemper’s website located at http://www.kemper.com
or by contacting Kemper’s Investor Relations Department at 312.661.4930
or investors@kemper.com. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by
Infinity are available free of charge under the “Investor Relations”
section of Infinity’s website located at http://www.infinityauto.com
or by contacting Infinity’s Investor Relations Department at
205.803.8186 or investor.relations@infinityauto.com.

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