form8k121312.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):  December 13, 2012


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
 

 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


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Item 8.01  Other Events.
 
       On December 13, 2012, the Registrant issued the press release furnished as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
       (d)  Exhibits.
 
99
Press Release dated December 13, 2012
 
This Exhibit 99 is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 and should not be deemed “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
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.
 
 
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
 
 
  
       
Date: December 14, 2012 
By:
/s/ Karl J. Grafe  
    Karl J. Grafe  
    Vice President