0000909108-12-000045.txt : 20120625 0000909108-12-000045.hdr.sgml : 20120625 20120625163533 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000909108-12-000045 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120625 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120625 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120625 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000909108 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282] IRS NUMBER: 650190407 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-24498 FILM NUMBER: 12924812 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 325 JOHN H MCCONNELL BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: COLUMBUS STATE: OH ZIP: 43215 BUSINESS PHONE: 6142553333 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 325 JOHN H MCCONNELL BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: COLUMBUS STATE: OH ZIP: 43215 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BANC STOCK GROUP INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19971016 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HEARTLAND GROUP OF COMPANIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HEARTLAND FINANCIAL GROUP INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930714 8-K 1 x8k-0625.txt DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. 8-K 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): June 25, 2012 Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-24498 65-0190407 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 255-3333 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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 8.01 Other Events --------- --------------------------------------------- Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. announced that Lisa Wesolek has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Distribution as described in the Registrant's press release dated June 25, 2012, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits --------- --------------------------------------------- Exhibit No. Document ----------- -------- 99.1 Press release issued by the Registrant dated June 25, 2012. SIGNATURE --------- 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. DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Date: June 25, 2012 By: /s/ James F. Laird ------------------------------- James F. Laird, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary EX-99 2 ex991-0625.txt PRESS RELEASE ^ Diamond Hill ------------ Investments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Investor Contact: James F. Laird-Chief Financial Officer 614-255-3353 (jlaird@diamond-hill.com) Media Contact: Susan Stuart-Director Client Relations & Communications 614-255-3348 (sstuart@diamond-hill.com) DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENTS NAMES LISA WESOLEK MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION Columbus, Ohio - June 25, 2012 - Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DHIL) announced that Lisa Wesolek has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Distribution. Ms. Wesolek will be responsible for the firm's distribution strategy including business development, sales support and marketing. Prior to joining Diamond Hill, she held senior roles at various institutions including JPMorgan Asset Management and Wells Fargo Funds Management Group. "Our business continues to grow as investors find value in our long-term, intrinsic value investment philosophy and process," said Ric Dillon, CEO. "Lisa's experience in distribution and marketing will provide additional depth and leadership to our client communications and servicing." About Diamond Hill: Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. is an independent investment management firm with significant employee ownership and $9.0 billion in assets under management as of May 31, 2012. The firm provides investment management services to institutions and individuals through mutual funds, institutional separate accounts, and private investment funds. Diamond Hill's entire investment team shares the same intrinsic value investment philosophy focused on absolute returns, and the firm's interests are firmly aligned with its clients through significant investment in its strategies. For more information on Diamond Hill, visit www.diamond-hill.com. ### 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-255-3333 fax 614-255-3363