SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 24, 1997
IMC GLOBAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-9759 36-3492467
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2100 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 272-9200
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
On June 24, 1997, the Board of Directors of IMC Global Inc. (the
"Company") voted to change the Company's fiscal year to begin January 1
and end on December 31, effective following the completion of the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. The Company has been operating under
a fiscal year that begins July 1 and ends June 30.
The Company will file a transition report on Form 10-K for the
period ended December 31, 1997. The Company will also file its annual
report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
IMC GLOBAL INC.
By MARSCHALL I. SMITH
Marschall I. Smith
Senior Vice President,
Assistant Secretary &
General Counsel
Dated: June 30, 1997