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):
October 27, 2005
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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38-1285128 |
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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 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release on October 27, 2005, announcing results for the third quarter of 2005.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on October 27, 2005, announcing results for the third quarter of 2005.
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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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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY |
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October 27, 2005 |
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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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Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on October 27, 2005, announcing results for the third quarter of 2005. |
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