8-K 1 y85780e8vk.txt FORM 8-K 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) 24 April 2003 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455 ---------------------------- ------------------------ -------------------- (State of other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Identification of incorporation) number) 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501 ------------------------------------------------ ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 481-4911 not applicable ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (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. 2 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. -------------------------------- (Registrant) Dated: 24 April 2003 By: /s/ John R. Owings ------------------------------------------ John R. Owings Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 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. 4