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, 2005
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(October 20, 2005)
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-13507 34-1395608
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(419) 783-8950
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 20, 2005, Rurban Financial Corp. (the "Company") issued a
news release reporting results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 30,
2005. A copy of the October 20, 2005 news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished
herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information
be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other
document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") or the
Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.
Item 7.01 -- Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 20, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that
its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2005 dividend of $0.05 per
share payable on November 18, 2005 to all shareholders of record on November 4,
2005. A copy of the October 20, 2005 news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2
and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 furnished
herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes
of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by
reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the
Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements of business acquired - Not Applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information - Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release issued by Rurban Financial Corp. on October 20,
2005 regarding results for the third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 2005
99.2 News release issued by Rurban Financial Corp. on October 20,
2005 regarding declaration of fourth quarter dividend
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SIGNATURE
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.
RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.
Dated: October 20, 2005 By: /s/ James E. Adams
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James E. Adams
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated October 20, 2005
Rurban Financial Corp.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release issued by Rurban Financial Corp. on October 20,
2005 regarding results for the third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 2005
99.2 News release issued by Rurban Financial Corp. on October 20,
2005 regarding declaration of fourth quarter dividend
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