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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) May 2, 2001
Commission File Number 0-5544
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
31-0783294
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
45014
(Zip Code)
(513) 603-2400
(Registrant's telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index - Page 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On May 2, 2001, Ohio Casualty Corporation announced first quarter 2001
results.
A copy of the press release issued by Ohio Casualty Corporation on May 2,
2001, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated May 2, 2001, announcing first
quarter 2001 results.
SIGNATURE
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.
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
May 2, 2001 /s/ Elizabeth M. Riczko
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Elizabeth M. Riczko, Executive Vice
President and COO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 2, 2001
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated May 2, 2001, announcing first
quarter 2001 results.
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