8-K 1 cassoresignation103009.htm CASSO RESIGNATION, OCTOBER 30, 2009 cassoresignation103009.htm
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): October 29, 2009
 
____________________
 
FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
  
1-9566
  
95-4087449
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  
(Commission File
Number)
  
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
         
12555 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
  
90066
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (310) 302-5600
 
____________________

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 29, 2009, Jesse Casso, Jr. resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of FirstFed Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, First Federal Bank of California, FSB (the “Bank”).  Mr. Casso’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company concerning any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.  Mr. Casso has indicated to the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank that he plans to assist the Company by attempting to raise a fund that would recapitalize the Bank, and voluntarily resigned to avoid the appearance of any conflict of interest potentially raised by such pursuit in conjunction with continued membership on the Board.
 
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.
 
 
 
FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
 
(Registrant)
   
   
October 30, 2009
By:
 /s/ Babette E. Heimbuch
  
   
    Babette E. Heimbuch
   
    Chief Executive Officer