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) 17 March 2005
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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)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 17, 2005, the Board of Directors of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(the "Company") authorized the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its
common stock and increased the quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock
to 32 cents per share from 29 cents.
The Company issued a press release on March 18, 2005, announcing the repurchase
plan and dividend increase. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1, and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated March 18, 2005
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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.
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(Registrant)
Dated: 18 March 2005 By: /s/ Paul E. Huck
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Paul E. Huck
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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