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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: November 9, 2004
Date of Earliest Event Reported: November 9, 2004
MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 22-3436215
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or 1-12091 Identification
organization) (Commission File Number) 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.)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
This press release reporting third quarter operating results and
outlook 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.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release issued November 9, 2004 reporting third
quarter operating results and outlook.
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: November 9, 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
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99.1 Press release reporting third quarter operating results issued
November 9, 2004
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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