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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2006 |
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GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
1-11632 |
06-1356481 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
File Number) |
Identification No.) |
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250 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio |
45202 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 333-5300
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Item 8.01 - Other Events
On February 3, 2006, the Company purchased $36,475,000 principal amount of its 6-7/8% Senior Notes due June 1, 2008 (the "Notes") for a price of 103.714% of principal, for a total purchase price of approximately $37.8 million, using funds received from the sale of Great American Life Assurance Company of Puerto Rico. Approximately $63.5 million principal amount of the Notes remain outstanding.
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.
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GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. |
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By:/s/ Christopher P. Miliano |
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Christopher P. Miliano |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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