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Kemper Prices $400 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) has announced a registered offering of $400 million in 3.800% Senior Notes, due in 2032. Funds from this offering will primarily be directed towards redeeming existing 5.000% Senior Notes due 2022 of its subsidiary, Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation. Remaining proceeds may support general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential acquisitions. The offering is set to close on February 23, 2022, pending customary conditions.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kemper Corporation (“Kemper”) (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that it has priced a registered offering of $400 million of 3.800% Senior Notes due 2032.

Kemper intends to use all or a portion of the net proceeds from this offering to fund the redemption of all of the outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes due 2022 of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kemper. Any remaining proceeds from this offering will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include ordinary course working capital and investments in other business opportunities, including acquisitions, and to pay related fees and expenses. The foregoing does not constitute a notice of redemption or an obligation to issue a notice of redemption for the outstanding notes of any series.

Kemper anticipates that the offering will close on February 23, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

BofA Securities, Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the transaction.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement previously filed by Kemper with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting BofA Securities, Inc., Tel: 1-800-294-1322, Email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Tel: 1-800-221-1037, Email: usa.prospectus@credit-suisse.com; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Tel: 1-866-471-2526, Email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Tel: 1-212-834-4533.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that represent our current judgment about possible future events. Kemper cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. A list and description of these factors (all of which risks may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic) can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain subsequent filings we make with the SEC. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and Kemper undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law.

About Kemper
The Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With nearly $14.9 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, Life and Health brands. Kemper serves over 6.5 million policies, is represented by approximately 35,400 agents and brokers, and has approximately 10,300 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

News Media: Barbara Ciesemier, 312.661.4521, bciesemier@kemper.com

Investors: Karen Guerra, 312.661.4930, kguerra@kemper.com

Source: Kemper Corporation

FAQ

What is the purpose of Kemper's $400 million Senior Notes offering?

Kemper intends to use the net proceeds primarily for the redemption of outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes due 2022 and for general corporate purposes.

When will Kemper's Senior Notes offering close?

The offering is anticipated to close on February 23, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

What is the interest rate of Kemper's new Senior Notes?

The newly issued Senior Notes carry an interest rate of 3.800%.

What will happen to the proceeds after redeeming the 5.000% Senior Notes?

Remaining proceeds from the offering may be used for working capital, business investments, and related fees.

Who are the joint book-running managers for Kemper's offering?

Joint book-running managers include BofA Securities, Credit Suisse Securities, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan Securities.

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