SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 22, 2000
(Date of Report - Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Provident Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-8019
(Commission File Number)
31-0982792
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
1-800-851-9521 or 513-345-7102
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 22, 2000, Provident Financial Group, Inc. issued the attached
press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release Dated August 22, 2000
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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.
Provident Financial Group, Inc.
Date: August 22, 2000 /s/ Christopher J. Carey
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Christopher J. Carey
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
