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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 30, 1999
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FIRST PLACE FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-25049 34-1880130
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification #)
of incorporation)
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185 E. Market Street, Warren, OH 44482
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including are code (330) 373-1221
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5 Other Events
On November 30, 1999, First Place Financial Corp., a Delaware corporation
("First Place"), completed the repurchase of 5% of its outstanding shares. Under
the program, announced on July 28, 1999, 562,062 shares were repurchased at an
average cost of $12.125.
Item 7 Exhibits
Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated November 30, 1999.
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 PLACE FINANCIAL CORP.
Dated: December 14, 1999 By: /s/ Steven R. Lewis
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Steven R. Lewis,
President and CEO
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Exhibit 99
For Immediate Release For Further Information:
Tuesday, November 30, 1999 Steven Lewis, President and CEO
Troy Adair, Investor Relations
Phone (330) 373-1221
Fax (330) 392-8227
First Place Financial Corp. Completes Share Buyback
Warren, Ohio, November 30, 1999 - First Place Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FPFC),
the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Warren
(the "Association"), reported that it has completed the stock repurchase program
which was announced on July 28, 1999. Under the program, 562,062 shares, or 5%
of the shares outstanding, were repurchased at an average cost of $12.125.
As of September 30, 1999, First Place Financial Corp. had total consolidated
assets of $795.9 million. The Association has eleven full service offices
located throughout Trumbull and Mahoning counties along with six loan production
offices spread throughout Northeastern Ohio. Additional information about the
Association may be found on its web site: www.firstfederalofwarren.com.
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