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 18, 2002
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 (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File No.) 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 January 18, 2002, First Federal Bank of the Midwest ("First Federal"), a
wholly owned subsidiary of First Defiance Financial Corp., entered into a
Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Agreement") with U.S. Bank National
Association ("U.S. Bank") for the sale of The Leader Mortgage Company, LLC, a
wholly owned subsidiary of First Federal, to U.S. Bank.
A copy of the press release announcing the sale is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) and (b). Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
See Index to Exhibits.
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
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 24, 2002
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
ExhiRbit Number Description
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99 Press Release of
First Defiance Financial Corp.,
dated January 18, 2002
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