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accession: "0000024090-26-000005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CIA"
cik: "0000024090"
company_name: "CITIZENS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-03-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T17:13:19.657589+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CEO Jon Stenberg receives compensation increase: base to $600k, bonus targets raised

## Summary
- Base salary increased from $500,000 to $600,000 effective April 1, 2026.
- Short-term incentive target raised from $400,000 to $480,000 for 2026.
- Long-term incentive target raised from $450,000 to $540,000 for 2026.
- Board approved amendment to align with market data for retention and motivation.
- All other terms of the employment agreement remain unchanged.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000024090-26-000005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CIA
- cik: 0000024090
- company_name: CITIZENS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-03-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/24090/000002409026000005/0000024090-26-000005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/24090/000002409026000005/cia-20260305.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000024090-26-000005.txt

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