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): September 27, 2004 WAYNE SAVINGS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-23433 31-1557791 --------------------------- ------------------- ------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 151 N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio 44691 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 264-5767 Not Applicable ----------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 7.01 Regulation F D Disclosure ------------------------- On September 27, 2004, Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing a cash dividend. A copy of the press release dated September 27, 2004 is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report. The press release is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose. Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99 Press release, dated September 27, 2004 2 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. WAYNE SAVINGS BANCSHARES, INC. DATE: September 27, 2004 By: /s/ Charles F. Finn ------------------------------------- Charles F. Finn President and Chief Executive Officer 3