UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2008
Huntsman Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-32427 |
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42-1648585 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
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File Number) |
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Identification No.) |
500 Huntsman Way |
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Salt Lake City, Utah |
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84108 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(801) 584-5700
Registrants telephone number, including area code:
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 19, 2008, Huntsman Corporation (the Company) issued a press release regarding the Agreement and Plan of Merger among the Company, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. and Nimbus Merger Sub Inc. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Description of Exhibits |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated June 19, 2008 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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HUNTSMAN CORPORATION |
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/s/ John R. Heskett |
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JOHN R. HESKETT |
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Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations |
Dated: June 19, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description of Exhibits |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated June 19, 2008 |
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