FORM 8-K
 

 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): November 2, 2005
CABOT CORPORATION
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
     
1-5667   04-2271897
 
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
TWO SEAPORT LANE, SUITE 1300, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS   02210-2019
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
(617) 345-0100
 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 2, 2005 Cabot Corporation issued a press release dated November 2, 2005 announcing its operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release, together with fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005 supplemental business information, are furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)     Exhibits.
  99.1   Press release issued by Cabot Corporation on November 2, 2005
 
  99.2   Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Supplemental Business Information

 

 

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.
         
  CABOT CORPORATION
 		  
  By:   /s/ John A. Shaw    
  Name:   John A. Shaw   
  Title:  Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer 		  
 
Date: November 2, 2005

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number   Title
99.1
  Press release issued by Cabot Corporation on November 2, 2005
99.2
  Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Supplemental Business Information