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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000024090-21-000057"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CIA"
cik: "0000024090"
company_name: "CITIZENS, INC."
filed_at: "2021-09-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T04:19:02.847833+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Citizens, Inc. approves up to $700k short-term incentive bonus for interim CEO Shields

## Summary
- Board approved STI opportunity up to $700k for Gerald W. Shields, interim CEO since Aug 2020.
- Previously Shields' consulting agreement only provided base salary; amendment adds short-term cash incentive.
- Earn-out based on 2021 milestones approved by board; may be pro-rated if new CEO appointed before Dec 31, 2021.
- Move aligns with pay-for-performance philosophy and recognizes Shields' tenure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000024090-21-000057
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CIA
- cik: 0000024090
- company_name: CITIZENS, INC.
- filed_at: 2021-09-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/24090/000002409021000057/0000024090-21-000057-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/24090/000002409021000057/cia-20210908.htm

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