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UNITED STATES
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 8, 2007
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 0-05544 31-0783294
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(513) 603-2400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01. Other Events
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On May 8, 2007, the Corporation issued a press release announcing that the
directors of the Corporation have declared a regular dividend of $0.13 per
share, payable June 12, 2007 to shareholders of record on June 1, 2007.
The press release was posted on the Corporation's website at
http://www.ocas.com and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby
incorporated by reference.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated May 8, 2007, announcing the
declaration of regular dividend by the Corporation
and posted on the Corporation's website at
http://www.ocas.com.
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)
May 8, 2007 /s/Debra K. Crane
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Debra K. Crane, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 8, 2007
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated May 8, 2007, announcing the declaration of
regular dividend by the Corporation and posted on the
Corporation's website at http://www.ocas.com.
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