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) 17 February 2004
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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 jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
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 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
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Paul E. Huck has been elected as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
effective February 17, 2004. See Exhibit 99.1 for the press release announcing
this election.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated February 17, 2004
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: 18 February 2004 By: /s/ Paul E. Huck
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Paul E. Huck
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release issued by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. on 17 February
2004, announcing the election of Paul E. Huck as Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer.
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