SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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): August 2, 2004

 

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)

1-3433
(Commission File
Number)

38-1285128
(IRS 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.)

 

Item 5. Other Events

The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release on August 2, 2004, the text of which is contained in the Exhibit filed herein.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed as a part of this report:

Exhibit No. 99

News Release - Andrew N. Liveris to Become CEO of The Dow Chemical Company; William Stavropoulos Will Continue as Chairman

 

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: August 2, 2004                         THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

 

 By: /S/ FRANK H. BROD
 Name:  Frank H. Brod
 Title: Vice President and Controller

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NO. 99                          DESCRIPTION

Andrew N. Liveris to Become CEO of The Dow Chemical Company; William Stavropoulos Will Continue as Chairman