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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) 26 January 2018
 
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-04534
 
23-1274455
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania
 
18195-1501
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(610) 481-4911
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On 26 January 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The press release, including all financial statements, is furnished and is not deemed to be filed.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
Press Release dated 26 January 2018.




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.
 
 
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: 26 January 2018
By:
/s/    M. Scott Crocco        
 
 
M. Scott Crocco
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer




Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
  
Press Release dated 26 January 2018.