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) 28 April 2004
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer
of incorporation) number) Identification No.)
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501
(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 28 April 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 28 April 2004, the company issued a press release announcing its
earnings for the second 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.
(Registrant)
Dated: 28 April 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
28 April 2004, announcing results for the second quarter of fiscal
year 2004.
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