UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) 24 April 2003
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Identification
of incorporation) number)
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 481-4911
not applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by the registrant on April 24, 2003, with respect to
financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The information furnished under this Item 9 is intended to be furnished under
Item 12, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, in accordance with SEC
Release No. 33-8216.
On April 24, 2003, the company issued a press release announcing its earnings
for the second quarter of fiscal year 2003. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
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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.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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(Registrant)
Dated: 24 April 2003 By: /s/ John R. Owings
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John R. Owings
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release issued by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. on April 24,
2003, announcing results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2003.
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