UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 7, 2002
First Defiance Financial Corp.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-26850 34-1803915
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
601 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 782-5015
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On June 7, 2002, First Defiance Financial Corp. issued a press release,
which is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) and (b). Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
See Index to Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.
By: /s/ John C. Wahl
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John C. Wahl
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 10, 2002
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number Description
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99 Press Release of First Defiance Financial Corp., dated
June 7, 2002