form8k081913.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): August 19, 2013
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
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1-13653
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31-1544320
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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301 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH
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45202
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 579-2121
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On August 19, 2013, James E. Evans, Senior Vice President and Executive Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc. (the “Registrant”), announced that, effective January 1, 2014, he would transition from his current role as an officer and employee of the Registrant to that of executive consultant. Mr. Evans will remain as a member of the Board of Directors of the Registrant.
In connection with the transition, the Registrant and Mr. Evans have agreed to a three-year consulting arrangement. Under the arrangement, Mr. Evans will receive a consulting fee of $350,000 annually. Mr. Evans will also receive compensation for his continued service as a director in accordance with the Company’s compensation policies for non-employee directors, which are described under the heading “Executive Compensation - Director Compensation” in the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2013. If Mr. Evans is not re-elected to the Board for any year(s) during the consulting period, Mr. Evans’ consulting fees will increase by $160,000, payable proportionately, during the affected year(s).
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.
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Date: August 21, 2013
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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Karl J. Grafe
Vice President
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