-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SThyD1DRSqMhCRv2BqoXmwDK5yXW5iU8v9krU0zBwni+WZ1DhAHZn7yO7ioJvqOy ENP6VKwI38LO/GFUudd5rw== 0000893220-05-002021.txt : 20050824 0000893220-05-002021.hdr.sgml : 20050824 20050824135932 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000893220-05-002021 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050823 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050824 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050824 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROHM & HAAS CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000084792 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS, MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS [2821] IRS NUMBER: 231028370 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03507 FILM NUMBER: 051045644 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19106 BUSINESS PHONE: 2155923000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19106 8-K 1 w12227e8vk.htm FORM 8-K ROHM & HAAS e8vk
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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
August 23, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   1-3507   23-1028370
         
(State of incorporation)   (Commission
File Number) 		  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
100 Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania   19106
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 592-3000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 23, 2005, Rohm and Haas Company issued a press release which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 99.1 — Press release dated August 23, 2005
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.
         
  ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
(Registrant)
 		  
       /s/ Edward E. Liebert    
       Edward E. Liebert  
       Treasurer  
 
Date: August 23, 2005

 

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     Exhibit 99.1     Press release dated August 23, 2005

 

EX-99.1 2 w12227exv99w1.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 23, 2005 exv99w1
 

Exhibit 99.1
ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY BEGINS EXCHANGE OFFER FOR
6.0 PERCENT NOTES OF ROHM AND HAAS DENMARK FINANCE
A/S DUE MARCH 2007
PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, August 23, 2005 – Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE: ROH) today announced that it has launched an exchange offer outside the United States to existing holders of €400 million in Rohm and Haas Denmark Finance 6.0 percent euro notes due March 9, 2007. The company is offering existing holders of the 2007 notes the opportunity to exchange the 2007 notes for Rohm and Haas Company 7-year euro-denominated notes.
The purposes of the exchange offer are to lengthen the company’s debt maturity profile and to take advantage of current market conditions to secure favorable interest rates.
The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or applicable exemption from registration requirements.
# # #
This release includes forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations. The forward-looking statements contained in this announcement concerning actions that may be taken to improve financial performance, involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including changes in foreign currencies, changes in interest rates, and the impact of tax and other legislation and regulation in the jurisdictions in which the company operates. Further information about these risks can be found in the company’s SEC 10-K filing of March 1, 2005.
About Rohm and Haas Company
Rohm and Haas is a Philadelphia-based specialty materials company which makes products for the personal care, grocery, home and construction markets, and the electronics industry. The company had annual sales of approximately $7.3 billion in 2004 with operations in 27 countries. Additional information about Rohm and Haas can be found at www.rohmhaas.com.
         
CONTACT:
  Media Relations   Investor Relations
 
  Richard Williams   Gary O’Brien
 
  Corporate Communications   Director, Investor Relations
 
  215-592-2409   215-592-3409
 
  RichardWilliams@rohmhaas.com   GOBrien@rohmhaas.com

 

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