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): JANUARY 7, 2004
THE MIDLAND COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 6-6026 31-0742526
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No. )
incorporation)
7000 MIDLAND BOULEVARD, AMELIA, OHIO 45102-2607
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(513) 943-7100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On January 7, 2004, The Midland Company issued a press release
commenting on 2003 fourth quarter results and the outlook for 2004. A copy of
the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated
herein by reference.
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.
THE MIDLAND COMPANY
Date: January 8, 2004 By: /s/ John I. Von Lehman
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John I. Von Lehman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary