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 17, 2009
STERLING CHEMICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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000-50132
(Commission File No.)
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76-0502785
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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333 Clay Street, Suite 3600
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal execute offices)
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77002-4109
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(713) 650-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former names or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
On March 17, 2009, Sterling Chemicals, Inc. (“Sterling”) filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2008. This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed pursuant to
Item 2.02 of Form 8-K to disclose financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008 not
previously disclosed in Sterling’s Form 10-K, pursuant to Exhibit 99.1 hereto. As previously
announced, members of Sterling’s management will hold a conference call to discuss its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the information in this Current Report
on Form 8-K on March 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Individuals interested in hearing the
call may dial 1-800-434-1335 (enter participant code 23826732#) or listen via webcast by logging on
to Sterling’s website at http://www.sterlingchemicals.com and selecting “Investor
Information”, “Investor Calls and Webcasts”. A replay of the call will be available on Sterling’s
website approximately two hours after the live broadcast ends.
The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference. The information
in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be
incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation
language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Certain statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical fact may be
“forward-looking statements.” Actual events may differ materially from those projected in any
forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors involving risks and
uncertainties beyond the control of Sterling that could cause actual events to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. A description of risks and
uncertainties relating to Sterling and its industry and other factors, which could affect
Sterling’s results of operations or financial condition, are included in Sterling’s Securities and
Exchange Commission filings. Sterling undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this
Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.