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): June 21, 2005 (June 15, 2005)
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-13507 34-1395608
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(419) 783-8950
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02(d). DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On June 17, 2005, Rurban Financial Corp. ("Rurban") issued a press release
announcing the appointment of Thomas L. Sauer to the Board of Directors of
Rurban to replace retired Board member Eric C. Hench, effective as of June 15,
2005. Mr. Sauer has also been appointed to replace Mr. Hench as a member of the
Loan Review Committee of the Rurban Board of Directors. A copy of the June 17,
2005 press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Sauer has been an owner of City Beverage Company in Defiance, Ohio since
February 1990, and has served as President since March 2004. Mr. Sauer has
served as a director of Rurban's subsidiary, The State Bank and Trust Company,
since August 2004.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements - Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated June 17, 2005
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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.
RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.
Dated: June 21, 2005 By: /s/ James E. Adams
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James E. Adams
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated June 21, 2005
Rurban Financial Corp.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated June 17, 2005
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