Dow Chemical Company (The)

The Dow Chemical Company was incorporated in 1947 under Delaware law and is the successor to a Michigan corporation, of the same name, organized in 1897. On February 6, 2001, the merger of Union Carbide Corporation with a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company was completed, and Union Carbide became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow. See Note C to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the merger, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests. The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, plastic materials, agricultural and other specialized products and services. Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the terms “Company” or “Dow” as used herein mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 2030 Dow Center, Midland, Michigan 48674, telephone 989–636-1000. Its Internet website address is www.dow.com.