What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s Quarter-to-Date Sales Update for April 2009, in compliance with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors receive this information simultaneously.

Where can I find the detailed Quarter-to-Date Sales Update?

The detailed Quarter-to-Date Sales Update, which includes consolidated sales and product volumes for April 2009, was published on Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s website and is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Does this 8-K filing provide detailed financial results or outlook?

No, this 8-K filing is a summary disclosure of sales and product volumes for April 2009. It does not contain detailed financial statements, earnings per share information, or management's outlook. Investors should refer to the company's website for the full sales update and anticipate future earnings releases for more comprehensive financial details.

What does it mean that the update is 'furnished' and not 'filed'?

When information is 'furnished' under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), it means the company is providing it to the public but is not subject to the same liability under Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed'. This is a common practice for timely updates that are not part of the company's formal periodic reporting.

APD 8-K: Regulation FD — May 21, 2009

Summary

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD) filed an 8-K on May 21, 2009, to disclose its Quarter-to-Date Sales Update for April 2009. This filing provides investors with an early look at the company's performance in the current quarter, specifically highlighting consolidated sales and product volume data. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements or management commentary, it directs investors to the company's website where this update was published, offering timely insights into operational trends during a period of economic uncertainty.

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1APD filed an 8-K on May 21, 2009, primarily for Regulation FD disclosure.
2The filing includes a 'Quarter-to-Date Sales Update' dated May 20, 2009.
3This update provides consolidated sales and product volume information for April 2009.
4The detailed sales update was made available on the company's website.
5The information is furnished and not deemed to be filed, meaning it doesn't trigger specific SEC liability provisions for filed information.
6The filing serves as a mechanism to ensure broad and simultaneous public disclosure of material information.
7The Chief Financial Officer, Paul E. Huck, signed the report, indicating the CFO's attestation to the information's accuracy.

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 21, 2009)

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