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): July 16, 2004 CENTRAL FEDERAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-25045 34-1877137 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number) 2923 Smith Road Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 (330) 666-7979 -------------------------------- ----- -------------- (Address of principal (Zip Code) (Registrant's Telephone executive offices) Number) ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On July 16, 2004, the registrant issued a press release announcing earnings for the second quarter of 2004. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99 Press release issued on July 16, 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. Central Federal Corporation Date: July 16, 2004 By: /s/ Therese Ann Liutkus ------------------------------ Therese Ann Liutkus, CPA Chief Financial Officer