8-K



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2016

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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NEVADA
 
001-33245
 
04-3850065
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(Commission
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
10375 Professional Circle
 
 
Reno, Nevada
 
89521
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (888) 682-6671

No change since last report
(Former Name or Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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:

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Section 8 – Other Information
Item 8.01.    Other Events.
On February 17, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase up to $50,000,000 worth of the Company's common stock from February 22, 2016 through February 22, 2018. The Company intends to use this authorization to repurchase shares of common stock opportunistically through a variety of methods, including open market or private transactions, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and as determined by the Company's management. The Company has no obligation to repurchase any shares under this authorization. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including the share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and other market and economic conditions. Repurchases under this authorization may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice, and the repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the press release issued by the Company.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1    Employers Holdings, Inc. press release, dated February 17, 2016.


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.

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
 
Dated:
February 17, 2016
/s/ Lenard T. Ormsby
 
 
Lenard T. Ormsby
 
 
Executive Vice President,
 
 
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel


Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Exhibit
 
99.1
Employers Holdings, Inc. press release, dated
February 17, 2016.