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):February 10, 2005
THE MIDLAND COMPANY
| Ohio | 1-6026 | 31-0742526 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
7000 Midland Boulevard, Amelia, Ohio 45102-2607
(513) 943-7100
Not Applicable
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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 10, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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 10, 2005 | By: | /s/ John I. Von Lehman | ||
| John I. Von Lehman | ||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary | ||||