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): June 12, 2012
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-3433 | 38-1285128 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission file number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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 or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Geoffery Merszei, a named executive officer of The Dow Chemical Company (the "Company") announced his retirement from the Company in early 2013 with changes in his line responsibilities effective August 1, 2012. The press release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on June 12, 2012, announcing the retirement of Geoffery Merszei from The Dow Chemical Company. | |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | ||
| Registrant | ||
| Date: June 13, 2012 | ||
| /s/ CHARLES J. KALIL | ||
| Charles J. Kalil | ||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on June 12, 2012, announcing the retirement of Geoffery Merszei from The Dow Chemical Company. | |