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): January 31, 2002 MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-12091 22-3436215 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 230 Half Mile Road Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (732) 933-5000 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. ------------------------ On January 31, 2002, the registrant issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 and made the investor presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release 99.2 Investor Presentation 2 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: January 31, 2002 MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC. By:/s/ C. William Carmean ---------------------- C. William Carmean Vice President 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release 99.2 Investor Presentation 4