Torchmark Corporation Declares Partial 3 for 2 Stock Split

As previously announced on May 2, 2011, Torchmark Corporation's TMK Board of Directors 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 was the close of business on June 1, 2011 and the broker cut-off date was June 8, 2011. On July 1, 2011, the payment date, holders of Torchmark common stock on the record date received one additional share of stock for each two shares held on the record date. Cash was paid in lieu of fractional shares. The change in stock price resulting from the split will be reflected when the markets open on July 5, 2011.