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) 31 August 2005
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware
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1-4534
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23-1274455 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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18195-1501 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(610) 481-4911
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On 31 August 2005, the company issued a press release containing information relating to the
impact of Hurricane Katrina on the company’s hydrogen production. A copy of the press
release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The information contained in
Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished; it is not deemed to be filed.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Press Release issued by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., dated 31 August 2005. |
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