Independence Holding Company Announces Special 10% Stock Dividend Increases Cash Dividend to $0.07

Independence Holding Company

today reported a special 10% stock dividend payable to shareholders of record on February 17, 2012 with a distribution date of March 5, 2012. Fractional shares will be paid in cash in lieu of stock. IHC also announced that it will increase its annual dividend from $.05 to $.07 per share. The first semi-annual dividend of $.035 per share will be payable in July, 2012.