First Defiance Financial Corp. Announces Two-For-One Stock Split


Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?

New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.


First Defiance Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:FDEF) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock split in the form of a share distribution of one share of common stock on each of the outstanding shares and treasury shares of common stock. The stock split is payable on July 12, 2018, to shareholders of record on July 2, 2018. The stock split does not change the proportionate interest a stockholder maintains in First Defiance. As a result, the number of outstanding shares of common stock will increase to approximately 20.4 million shares of common stock.

ENTER TO WIN $500 IN STOCK OR CRYPTO

Enter your email and you'll also get Benzinga's ultimate morning update AND a free $30 gift card and more!

In connection with the stock split, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to First Defiance's Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock that First Defiance is authorized to issue from 25,000,000 shares to 50,000,000 shares. A Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of Ohio on June 22, 2018.

Donald P. Hileman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "First Defiance's strong financial performance record has delivered a five-year total return to shareholders in excess of 200%. We believe this split will enhance the liquidity of our stock by making more shares available in the market within a price range more attractive to investors."


FREE REPORT: How To Learn Options Trading Fast

In this special report, you will learn the four best strategies for trading options, how to stay safe as a complete beginner, ​a 411% trade case study, PLUS how to access two new potential winning options trades starting today.Claim Your Free Report Here.


First Defiance Financial Corp.

First Defiance Financial Corp., headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, is the holding company for First Federal Bank of the Midwest and First Insurance Group. First Federal Bank operates 43 full-service branches and numerous ATM locations in northwest and central Ohio, southeast Michigan and northeast Indiana and a loan production office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. First Insurance Group is a full-service insurance agency with nine offices throughout northwest Ohio.

For more information, visit the company's website at www.fdef.com.


Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?

New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.


Posted In: Press Releases