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): October 2, 2002
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
1-3433 |
38-1285128 |
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.)
Item 5. Other Events
The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release on October 2, 2002, the text of which is contained in the Exhibit filed herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit No. 99
News Release – Dow Adjusts Third Quarter Earnings Outlook
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.
Dated: October 2, 2002 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
By: /S/ RICHARD L. MANETTA
Name: Richard L. Manetta
Title: Corporate Vice President
and General Counsel