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):
September 4, 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.
On September 4, 2012, The Dow Chemical Company (the “Company”) announced a new business structure and executive leadership appointments including changes to the responsibilities of Messrs. Harlan and Weideman, two of the Company’s named executive officers, effective immediately, as described in the press release issued by the Company and attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on September 4, 2012, announcing a new business structure and executive leadership appointments | |
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.
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Registrant | ||||||
| Date: September 6, 2012 | /s/ RONALD C EDMONDS | |||||
| Ronald C. Edmonds | ||||||
| Vice President and Controller | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on September 4, 2012, announcing a new business structure and executive leadership appointments | |