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): October 31, 2007
HUNTSMAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-32427 |
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42-1648585 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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500 Huntsman Way |
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Salt Lake City, Utah |
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84108 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 584-5700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On October 31, 2007, our Board of Directors amended Section 5.1 of our Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) to allow for the issuance of uncertificated shares. The Board of Directors amended the Bylaws to comply with the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) requirement that securities listed on the NYSE be eligible to participate in the Direct Registration System by January 1, 2008.
The full text of the Bylaws, as amended, is filed herewith as Exhibit 3.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit 3.2 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Huntsman Corporation, as amended. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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HUNTSMAN CORPORATION |
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November 6, 2007 |
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/s/ L. RUSSELL HEALY |
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Name: |
L. Russell Healy |
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Vice President and Controller |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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Exhibit 3.2 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Huntsman Corporation, as amended. |
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