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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) 7 April 2003 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455 (State of other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Identification of incorporation) number) 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 481-4911 Item 5. Other Events. --------------------- On 7 April 2003, the company released the news release, Air Proudcts Updates Outlook for March Quarter, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. 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, thereunto duly authorized. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. ------------------------------ (Registrant) Dated: 7 April 2003 By: /s/ John R. Owings ------------------------------ John R. Owings Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2