Q3 2011 PICO 8-K




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


November 17, 2011
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)


PICO HOLDINGS, INC.



(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

California
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
33-36383
(Commission File Number)
94-2723335
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


7979 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 300
La Jolla, California  92037
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  (888) 389-3222

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


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Section 2 Financial Information

Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

PICO Holdings, Inc. issued a press release on November 9, 2011 announcing its financial results for third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished (not filed) under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.


Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Press Release of PICO Holdings, Inc. dated November 9, 2011 (financial results for its third fiscal quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011).



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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Date:  November 17, 2011


PICO HOLDINGS, INC.


By: /s/ John T. Perri            
John T. Perri
 
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
 


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