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) 20 July 2000
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455
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(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file number) (IRS Identification number)
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 481-4911
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Item 5. Other Events.
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AIR PRODUCTS PRE-ANNOUNCES STRONG
JUNE QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS
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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (July 20, 2000) - Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(NYSE:APD) announced today it will report operating results for its
third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2000 of $.64 cents per share, an
increase of 33% from last year's $.48 cents.
"Our strategy of focusing on key markets where we have established
leadership positions is working and delivering results to the bottom
line. The momentum we experienced during the first half of our fiscal
year across several key markets and geographies has resulted in strong
growth that exceeded expectations again this quarter," commented
H. A. Wagner, chairman and chief executive officer.
The operating results exclude previously disclosed BOC transaction
costs and charges related to hedging the BOC transaction currency
exposure, and a restructuring charge of approximately $30 million
after tax to be detailed in financial results to be released on
Tuesday, July 25, 2000.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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(Registrant)
Dated: 20 July 2000 By: /s/ Leo J. Daley
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Leo J. Daley
Vice President - Finance
(Chief Financial Officer)
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