8-K 1 form8k.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): May 21, 2001 First Defiance Financial Corp. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-26850 34-1803915 ---------------------------- --------------------- --------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 601 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512 -------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 419-782-5015. ------------- FORM 8-K Item 5. Other Events. ------ ------------ On May 21, 2001, First Defiance Financial Corp. announced that Larry A. Ball will become the new President and Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, The Leader Mortgage Company, LLC, effective July 20, 2001. Mr. Ball succeeds Sheldon Brodsky who is retiring. A copy of the press release announcing the management change is attached as Exhibit 1. 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. FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. By: /s/ John C. Wahl ------------------------------- John C. Wahl Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: May 25, 2001