UNITED STATES

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 2, 2005

GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

1-11632

06-1356481

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(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)


250 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

45202

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(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 333-5300

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits


Item 9.01. 

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

           

(c) 

Exhibits

       
 

99.1

Press Release, dated as of August 2, 2005, reporting GAFRI's results for the quarter ended
June 30, 2005

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.

 

GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC.

       

Date: August 2, 2005

By:/s/ Christopher P. Miliano              

 

Christopher P. Miliano

 

Chief Financial Officer