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)
May 8, 2007
STERLING CHEMICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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000-50132
(Commission File No.)
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76-0502785
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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333 Clay Street, Suite 3600
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal execute offices)
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77002-4109
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(713) 650-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former names or former address, 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:
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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
On
May 8, 2007, Sterling Chemicals, Inc. (“Sterling”) filed its Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007. This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed pursuant
to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K to disclose financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 not
previously disclosed in Sterling’s Form 10-Q, pursuant to Exhibit 99.1 hereto. As previously
announced, members of Sterling’s management will hold a conference call to discuss its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007
and the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K on May 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Individuals interested in hearing the call may dial 1-800-434-1335 (enter participant code 495858#)
or listen via webcast by logging on to Sterling’s website at http://www.sterlingchemicals.com and
selecting “Investor Information”. A replay of the call will be available on Sterling’s website
approximately two hours after the live broadcast ends.
The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference. The
information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall
not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation
language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Certain statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical fact may be
“forward-looking statements.” Actual events may differ materially from those projected in any
forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors involving risks and
uncertainties beyond the control of Sterling that could cause actual events to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. A description of risks and
uncertainties relating to Sterling and its industry and other factors, which could affect
Sterling’s results of operations or financial condition, are included in Sterling’s Securities and
Exchange Commission filings. Sterling undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this
Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2007. |