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 9, 2007
CHEVIOT FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Federal 0-50529 56-2423750
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(State or Other Jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
3723 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, Ohio 45211
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 661-0457
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws;
Change in Fiscal Year
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On October 9, 2007, Cheviot Financial Corp.'s Board of Directors
adopted an amendment to the Company's bylaws clarifying that
shares of the Company's capital stock may be evidenced by
certificates or book entry. The amendment is intended to have the
Company comply with Nasdaq requirements that securities listed on
Nasdaq be eligible for listing on the Depository Trust Company's
Direct Registration System. The amendment shall become effective
upon filing with the Office of Thrift Supervision.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired. Not Applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information. Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
The following Exhibit is attached as part of this report:
3. Amendment to Bylaws.
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.
CHEVIOT FINANCIAL CORP.
DATE: October 10, 2007 By: /s/ Scott T. Smith
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Scott T. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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3 Amendment to Bylaws