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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):
February 3, 2009
 
 
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
 
 
1-3433
(Commission file number)
 
 
 
 
38-1285128
(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:
 
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Section 2 – Financial Information
 
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2009, The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing results for the fourth quarter of 2008.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


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 February 3, 2009, announcing results for the fourth quarter of 2008.


 
 
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.

 
 
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
  
Registrant

 
Date:
February 3, 2009
  

 
 
/s/  WILLIAM H. WEIDEMAN
  
 
William H. Weideman
  
 
Vice President and Controller
  
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
99.1
 
Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on February 3, 2009, announcing results for the fourth quarter of 2008.