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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):
December 24, 2009
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
1-3433 |
38-1285128 |
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 or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(b) Director Resignation
On December 24, 2009, Geoffery E. Merszei tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, effective December 31, 2009.
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.
Dated: December 24, 2009
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
By: /S/ CHARLES J. KALIL
Name: Charles J. Kalil
Title: Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
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