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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2011
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-13653
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31-1544320 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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One East Fourth Street,
Cincinnati, OH
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45202 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 513-579-2121
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results Of Operations And Financial Condition.
On October 25, 2011, American Financial Group, Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial
results for the quarter ending September 30, 2011. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable. |
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Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. |
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Exhibits |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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News Release, dated October 25, 2011 reporting American
Financial Group Inc. third quarter results for the period
ended September 30, 2011. |
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: October 26, 2011 |
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/s/ Karl J. Grafe
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Karl J. Grafe |
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Vice President |
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