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):
January 26, 2006
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-3433 |
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38-1285128 |
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(Commission file number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2030 DOW CENTER, MIDLAND, MICHIGAN 48674
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 989-636-1000
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 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:
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))
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release on January 26, 2006, announcing results for the fourth quarter of 2005. The information contained in the press release is deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and such press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on January 26, 2006, announcing results for the fourth quarter of 2005. Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURE
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.
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/s/ FRANK H. BROD |
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Frank H. Brod |
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Corporate Vice President and Controller |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on January 26, 2006, announcing results for the fourth quarter of 2005. Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in this Current Report on Form 8-K. |
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