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):

July 26, 2007

 

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

1-3433

 

38-1285128

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(Commission file number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

 

 

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, former address and former fiscal year, 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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 



Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 26, 2007, The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing results for the second quarter of 2007.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)         Exhibits.

99.1  Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on July 26, 2007, announcing results for the second quarter of 2007.

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SIGNATURE

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.

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Registrant

Date:

July 26, 2007

 

 

/s/ WILLIAM H. WEIDEMAN

 

 

William H. Weideman

 

 

Vice President and Controller

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

99.1

 

Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on July 26, 2007, announcing results for the second quarter of 2007.

 

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