SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 31, 2005
THE MIDLAND COMPANY
Ohio | 1-6026 | 31-0742526 | ||
(State or other | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer | ||
jurisdiction of | Identification No.) | |||
incorporation) |
7000 Midland Boulevard, Amelia, Ohio 45102-2607
(513) 943-7100
Not Applicable
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Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;Appointment of Principal Officers. |
(a) Not applicable.
(b) On January 31, 2005 Robert W. Hayden notified The Midland Company of his intention to resign from Midland’s Board of Directors and decision not to stand for re-election effective as of the date thereof. Mr. Hayden had served on Midland’s Board since 1968 and has served Midland in various other capacities since 1960, including as Vice President until 1998.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
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.
THE MIDLAND COMPANY | ||
Date: February 1, 2005 | By:/s/ John I. Von Lehman John I. Von Lehman Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |