form8k021113.htm

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):  February 11, 2013


 
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Ohio
1-13653
31-1544320
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 
301 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH
  
45202
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 513-579-2121

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Section 2 - Financial Information
 
Item 2.02  Results Of Operations And Financial Condition.
 

On February 11, 2013, American Financial Group, Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial results for the 2012 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.  The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
 
(a)
Financial statements of business acquired.  Not applicable.
 
 
(b)
Pro forma financial information.  Not applicable.
 
 
(c)
Exhibits
 

   
Exhibit No.
 
Description                                                                   
   
    99.1
 
News Release, dated February 11, 2013, reporting American Financial Group Inc. fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended December 31, 2012.

 
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.
 
 
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
 
 
  
       
Date:  February 12, 2013
By:
/s/ Karl J. Grafe  
    Karl J. Grafe  
    Vice President