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):
September 15, 2004|
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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 of incorporation |
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(IRS Employer 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
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 15, 2004, American Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release regarding its estimated financial impact from Hurricane Frances and guidance on financial results for the year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable.
Pro forma financial information. Not applicable.
Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release, dated September 15, 2004. |
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 16, 2004 |
By: Karl J. Grafe |
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Karl J. Grafe |
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Vice President |
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