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) 27 April 2005
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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On 27 April 2005, the company issued a press release announcing its earnings for
the second quarter of fiscal year 2005. A copy of the press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements 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 27 April 2005, are incorporated herein by reference.
With the exception of the portions specifically incorporated by reference,
the Press Release is not deemed to be filed.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Registrant)
Dated: 27 April 2005 By: /s/ Paul E. Huck
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Paul E. Huck
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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