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) 21 January 2004
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455
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(State or other (Commission file number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction Identification No.)
of incorporation)
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(610) 481-4911
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
not applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 The financial tables, including the Summary of Consolidated Financial
Information, presented on pages 3 through 9 of the Press Release issued
by the registrant on 21 January 2004, are incorporated herein by
reference. With the exception of the portions specifically incorporated by
reference, the Press Release is not deemed to be filed.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On 21 January 2004, the company issued a press release announcing its earnings
for the first quarter of fiscal year 2004. 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: 21 January 2004 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 21 January
2004, announcing results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.
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