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): November 24, 2008
CENTRAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-25045 | 34-1877137 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 2923 Smith Road, Fairlawn, Ohio | 44333 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 666-7979
| Not Applicable |
| (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:
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 24, 2008, the registrant issued a press release announcing it had received preliminary approval from the U.S. Treasury Department to participate in its Capital Purchase Program, a voluntary initiative designed for U.S. financial institutions to build capital and increase the flow of credit to support the economy.
A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press release issued on November 24, 2008 |
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.
| Central Federal Corporation | ||||
Date: November 24, 2008
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By: | /s/ Therese Ann Liutkus | ||
| Therese Ann Liutkus, CPA | ||||
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Press release issued on November 24, 2008 |