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		IRS NUMBER:				421458424
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		699 WALNUT STREET
		CITY:			DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50309
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5153623600

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN MUTUAL HOLDING CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19971217
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