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) 17 February 2004 ---------------- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455 ---------------------------- ----------------------- -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501 ------------------------------------------------ ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (610) 481-4911 -------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------ (Former Name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report) Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure. ------------------------------------------------- Paul E. Huck has been elected as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2004. See Exhibit 99.1 for the press release announcing this election. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated February 17, 2004 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: 18 February 2004 By: /s/ Paul E. Huck -------------------------------------------- Paul E. Huck Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release issued by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. on 17 February 2004, announcing the election of Paul E. Huck as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 3