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) March 11, 2002
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Commission File Number 0-5544
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 31-0783294
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
(Address of principal executive offices) (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 March 11, 2002, Ohio Casualty Corporation announced it is seeking to raise
$125 million through a private offering of convertible notes.
A copy of the press release issued by Ohio Casualty Corporation on March 11,
2002, announcing the proposed private offering 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 March 11, 2002,
announcing Ohio Casualty Corporation's
proposed private offering.
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
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(Registrant)
March 11, 2002 /s/ Debra K. Crane
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Debra K. Crane, Senior Vice
President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated March 11, 2002
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated March 11, 2002, announcing Ohio
Casualty Corporation's proposed private offering.
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