UNITED STATES 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 April 23, 2003 Commission file number 0-4604 CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION -------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 31-0746871 ----------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 6200 S. Gilmore Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014-5141 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 870-2000 Item 9. Information Furnished Pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K -- Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 23, 2003, Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Signature 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. CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION /S/ Kenneth W. Stecher ----------------------- Kenneth W. Stecher Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer) April 23, 2003 (attach release - Exhibit 99.1)