SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
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Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting of
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
To Be Held On:
Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA
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This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below before 1/9/09.
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• Annual Report | ||
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1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: To elect the nominees listed below as directors for three-year terms. |
2. APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP, as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2009. | |||
| NOMINEES: Mario L. Baeza |
The Board of Directors recommend a vote FOR proposals 1 and 2. | |||
| Edward E. Hagenlocker |
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| John E. McGlade |
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| Charles H. Noski |
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| Please note that you cannot use this notice to vote by mail. | ||||
If you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, this Notice will serve as your
Admission Ticket
Driving Directions to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18195-1501
From Pennsylvania Turnpike (US 476)
| • | Take Lehigh Valley Exit 56 (formerly exit 33) from Turnpike to Route 22 West, Harrisburg. |
| • | Follow Route 22 West to Trexlertown Exit (Exit 49A off Route 22 and I-78) onto Route 100 South. |
| • | Proceed on Route 100 South for 3 miles; continue straight, and at this point Route 100 becomes Trexlertown Road. |
| • | Proceed one more mile to the traffic light at Trexlertown Road and Hamilton Boulevard. |
| • | Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard. Go under the RR bridge and proceed to the second traffic light. |
| • | Turn left at the “Visitor Entrance” sign (Gate 2) into the Air Products complex. |
From Route 22
| • | Take Exit 49A from Route 22 and I-78 onto Route 100 South. |
| • | Proceed on Route 100 South for 3 miles; continue straight, and at this point Route 100 becomes Trexlertown Road. |
| • | Proceed one more mile to a traffic light at Trexlertown Road and Hamilton Boulevard. |
| • | Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard. Go under the RR bridge and proceed to the second traffic light. |
| • | Turn left at the “Visitor Entrance” sign (Gate 2) into the Air Products complex. |
From Route 309 North and I-78 West
| • | Take Exit 54A to Route 222 South (Hamilton Boulevard). |
| • | Follow 222 South to the traffic light at Mill Creek Road. |
| • | Turn left on Millcreek Road Proceed to Hamilton Boulevard. |
| • | Proceed south on Hamilton Boulevard. |
| • | Corporate Office is located on right side of highway. Turn right at the “Visitor Entrance” sign (Gate 2) into the Air Products complex. |
From Route 309 South and I-78 East
| • | Take Exit 54. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Route 222 South (Hamilton Boulevard.). |
| • | Follow 222 South to the traffic light at Mill Creek Road. |
| • | Turn left on Millcreek Road Proceed to Hamilton Boulevard. |
| • | Proceed south on Hamilton Boulevard. |
| • | Corporate Office is located on right side of highway. Turn right at the “Visitor Entrance” sign (Gate 2) into the Air Products complex. |