Torchmark Corporation Announces 3 for 2 Partial Stock Split

Torchmark Corporation

announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 3 for 2 partial stock split paid in the form of a 50% stock dividend on all the Company's outstanding common stock. The record date for the 3 for 2 stock split will be the close of business on June 1, 2011 and the broker cut-off date will be June 8, 2011. On July 1, 2011, the payment date, holders of Torchmark common stock on the record date will receive one additional share of stock for each two shares held on the record date. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares.