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):
March 24, 2011
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware |
1-3433 |
38-1285128 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2030 Dow Center, Midland, Michigan 48674
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(989) 636-1000
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(d) New Director
On March 24, 2011 the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company (the “Company”) elected Jennifer M. Granholm a Director of the Company.
At the present time, Governor Granholm has not been named to any Board committees.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Governor Granholm and any other person pursuant to which Governor Granholm was elected as a Director of the Company. There are no transactions in which Governor Granholm has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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.
| Dated: March 24, 2011 | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | |||
| By: | /s/ CHARLES J. KALIL | |||
| Name: Charles J. Kalil | ||||
| Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||