UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 21, 2005|
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Ohio |
1-13653 |
31-1544320 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH |
45202 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code 513-579-2121
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01
Other Events.On September 21, 2005, American Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing the execution of a definitive agreement relating to the purchase of Farmers Crop Insurance Alliance, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release, dated September 21, 2005, regarding the purchase of Farmers Crop Insurance Alliance. |
SIGNATURES
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.
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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. |
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Date: September 26, 2005 |
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By: Karl J. Grafe____________________ |
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Karl J. Grafe |
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Vice President |