1 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): December 28, 1998 ----------------- OHIO STATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ----------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OHIO 0-29649 31-1529204 ---- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) incorporation) 435 Main Street, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912 -------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (740) 635-0764 ---------------------------- 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. In December 28, 1998, Ohio State Financial Services, Inc. ("OSFS") paid a distribution of $2.00 per share to shareholders of OSFS of record at the close of business on December 21, 1998. On December 28, 1998, OSFS had 598,460 common shares issued and outstanding. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) and (b). Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. See Index to Exhibits. 3 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 thereunto duly authorized. OHIO STATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. By: /s/ Jon W. Letzkus ------------------------------- Jon W. Letzkus, President Date: January 4, 1999 ------------------------- 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS ----------------- Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99 News Release of Ohio State Financial Services, Inc.