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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)

August 18, 2006

 

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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)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(215) 299-6000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

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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:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 18, 2006, the Board of Directors of FMC Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share payable on October 19, 2006, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on September 29, 2006.

A copy of the press release announcing these events is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1	Press release dated August 18, 2006.

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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.

 

Date: August 21, 2006

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release dated August 18, 2006.