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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): January 12, 2004
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CROMPTON CORPORATION |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
0-30270 |
52-2183153 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(203)573-
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
The board of directors of Crompton Corporation announced today that it has named Robert L. Wood president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Wood was also elected a member of the board of directors. Vincent A. Calarco will remain as chairman until his retirement later this year. A copy of a press release describing this action is attached as exhibit 99.1 hereto and is herein incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release Dated January 12, 2004
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 duly authorized.
Crompton Corporation
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Barry J. Shainman
Name: Barry J. Shainman
Title: Secretary
Date: January 12, 2004
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release Dated January 12, 2004