Form8-K-21814
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):
February 18, 2014
NATIONAL INTERSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Ohio | 000-51130 | 34-1607394 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3250 Interstate Drive
Richfield, Ohio 44286-9000
(Address of principal executive offices including Zip Code)
(330) 659-8900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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)
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On February 18, 2014, National Interstate Corporation (the “Company”) issued the attached press release acknowledging the February 18, 2014 announcement by American Financial Group, Inc. whereby its wholly-owned subsidiary, Great American Insurance Company, increased the price of its tender offer.
A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release of National Interstate Corporation dated February 18, 2014 |
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.
National Interstate Corporation
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By: | /s/ Arthur J. Gonzales |
| Arthur J. Gonzales |
| Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: February 18, 2014