SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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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 30, 2003
State Auto Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-19289 31-1324304
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
518 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3976
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (614) 464-5000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 30, 2003, State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company ("State
Auto Mutual"), the holder of approximately 67% of the outstanding
common shares of State Auto Financial Corporation ("STFC"), issued a
press release in connection with a proposal made by Gregory M.
Shepard, a minority shareholder in STFC. The full text of State Auto
Mutual's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by State Automobile Mutual
Insurance Company on May 30, 2003.
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.
State Auto Financial Corporation
Date: May 30, 2003 By: /s/ Robert H. Moone
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Robert H. Moone, Chairman
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release issued by State Automobile Mutual Insurance
Company on May 30, 2003.