FMC 7.24.2013 8K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 24, 2013
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FMC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 1-2376 | 94-0479804 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1735 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | 19103 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-299-6000
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On July 24, 2013, FMC Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has acquired all of the shares of Epax Nutra Holding III AS (Norway) and Epax UK Holding III AS (United Kingdom) (together, “Epax”), a leading manufacturer of high purity, premium grade Omega-3 fatty acid concentrates that are used in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and food. Epax was part of Trygg Pharma Group AS (“Trygg Pharma”), an Omega-3 pharmaceutical company. This acquisition strengthens and expands FMC's presence in the high growth nutraceutical market.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release
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.
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| FMC CORPORATION (Registrant) | |
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| By: | /S/ PAUL W. GRAVES |
| | Paul W. Graves Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: July 24, 2013
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release |