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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) February 5, 2003
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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 February 5, 2003, Ohio Casualty Corporation reported fourth quarter 2002
results. A copy of the press release issued by Ohio Casualty Corporation on
February 5, 2003 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99-1 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
On February 5, 2003, Ohio Casualty Corporation also announced that Howard L.
Sloneker III will not seek re-election as a member of the Board of Directors
of Ohio Casualty Corporation. A copy of the press release issued by Ohio
Casualty Corporation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99-2 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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99-1 Press release dated February 5, 2003, reporting
Ohio Casualty Corporation's fourth quarter 2002
results.
99-2 Press release dated February 5, 2003 announcing
Howard L. Sloneker III will not seek re-election
as a member of the Board of Directors of Ohio
Casualty Corporation.
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)
February 5, 2003 /s/ Debra K. Crane
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Debra K. Crane, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated February 5, 2003
Exhibit No. Description
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99-1 Press release dated February 5, 2003, reporting
Ohio Casualty Corporation's fourth quarter 2002
results.
99-2 Press release dated February 5, 2003 announcing
Howard L. Sloneker III will not seek re-election
as a member of the Board of Directors of Ohio
Casualty Corporation.
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