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)
December 23, 2003
FMC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-2376 | 94-0479804 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 299-6000
Registrants telephone number, including area code
Item 5. Other Events.
On December 23, 2003 FMC Corporation announced it has obtained the agreement of its bank lenders to reduce the applicable margin for its term loan by 225 basis points and has achieved favorable amendments to the covenants in its credit facilities accommodating the previously announced restructuring at Astaris LLC, the companys North American phosphorus chemicals affiliate.
Item 7. Financial Statement and Exhibits
(c) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press release. |
99.2 | Amendment No. 1 To Credit Agreement |
99.3 | Amendment No. 1 To Letter of Credit Agreement |
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.
FMC CORPORATION | ||
By |
/s/ W. KIM FOSTER | |
W. Kim Foster | ||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: December 29, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 |
Press release. | |
99.2 |
Amendment No. 1 To Credit Agreement | |
99.3 |
Amendment No. 1 To Letter of Credit Agreement |