form8k-95373_fdef.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 20, 2008


FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


OHIO
0-26850
34-1803915
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File No.)
(IRS Employer I.D. No.)


601 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)
 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (419) 782-5015

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Section 2 – Financial Information.

Item 2.02                Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 20, 2008, First Defiance Financial Corp. (“FDEF”) issued a press release regarding its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
  
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d)
Exhibits.


Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
99
Press Release dated October 20, 2008
   
   

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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/ William J. Small
   
William J. Small
   
Chief Executive Officer


Date:  October 23, 2008
 
 
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