UNITED STATES

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):

February 9, 2006

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)

1-3433
(Commission File
Number)

38-1285128
(IRS Employer
Identification No.))

2030 Dow Center, Midland, Michigan 48674
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(989) 636-1000

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

(b) On February 9, 2006, the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company (the "Company") nominated a slate of Directors for election at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 11, 2006. The slate reflected the decision of J. Michael Cook, a current Director of the Company, not to stand for re-election. His term will expire on May 11, 2006.

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.

 

Dated: February 15, 2006

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

By: /S/ FRANK H. BROD

Name: Frank H. Brod

Title: Corporate Vice President

and Controller