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): January 16, 2006
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 (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
of incorporation)
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)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On January 16, 2006 First Defiance Financial Corp. issued a press release
announcing results for the 2005 fourth quarter and year-end results for periods
ended December 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit shall not be
deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired. Not Applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information. Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated January 16, 2006
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
First Defiance Financial Corp.
By: /s/ John C. Wahl
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John C. Wahl
Executive Vice President/ Chief
Financial Officer
Date: January 17, 2006