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): May 21, 2001
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 of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
601 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 419-782-5015.
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FORM 8-K
Item 5. Other Events.
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On May 21, 2001, First Defiance Financial Corp. announced that Larry A.
Ball will become the new President and Chief Executive Officer of its
subsidiary, The Leader Mortgage Company, LLC, effective July 20, 2001. Mr. Ball
succeeds Sheldon Brodsky who is retiring.
A copy of the press release announcing the management change is
attached as Exhibit 1.
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
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: May 25, 2001