8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOW INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 2, 2019)

Filed May 2, 2019For Securities:DOW

Summary

Dow Inc. (DOW) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2019, to announce the first quarter 2019 results for DowDuPont Inc.'s Materials Science Division. This report serves as a disclosure of financial performance prior to the intended separation of Dow Inc. as an independent entity. Investors should note that this filing primarily provides segment-level financial information as part of the broader DowDuPont structure at that time. The information presented, contained in a press release and presentation, offers insights into the performance of what would become Dow Inc.'s core businesses. This context is crucial for understanding the standalone financial trajectory and operational health of Dow Inc. post-separation, which was a significant event for the company and its shareholders in 2019.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dow Inc. (DOW) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2019, disclosing first quarter 2019 financial results for the Materials Science Division of DowDuPont Inc.
  • 2This report includes a press release and presentation providing details on the division's performance.
  • 3The disclosed information pertains to the period before Dow Inc.'s official separation as an independent company.
  • 4The filing is made under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of the information.
  • 5The materials are furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability under that section.
  • 6This information is important for investors tracking the performance of the Materials Science segment leading up to Dow Inc.'s independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the first quarter 2019 financial results for DowDuPont Inc.'s Materials Science Division, which was slated to become the independent Dow Inc. following a separation.

No, this report specifically covers the Materials Science Division's results within the DowDuPont Inc. structure as of the first quarter of 2019. Dow Inc. was preparing to separate and become an independent entity, so this filing provides segment data prior to that separation.

When information is 'furnished' under Regulation FD, it means it's being shared broadly with the public but is generally not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. It also won't be automatically incorporated into future registration statements.

The detailed financial information is contained within the press release and presentation attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this 8-K filing.