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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 28, 2004
Date of Earliest Event Reported: October 28, 2004
MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12091 22-3436215
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number)
20 Wight Avenue, Suite 100
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 229-4400
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
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This press release reporting third quarter business performance is
being furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 9.01.
This information furnished under Item 2.02 is not "filed" pursuant to
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into
any registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release issued October 28, 2004 reporting third quarter business performance.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 28, 2004 MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC.
By: /s/ C. William Carmean
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C. William Carmean
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press release reporting third quarter business performance issued October 28, 2004
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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