UNITED
STATES
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)
November 14,
2007
STERLING
CHEMICALS, INC.
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation) |
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000-50132
(Commission File No.) |
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76-0502785
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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333 Clay Street,
Suite 3600
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal execute
offices) |
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77002-4109
(Zip Code) |
(713) 650-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
Not
Applicable
(Former names or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02.
Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
On November 14, 2007, Sterling
Chemicals, Inc. (“Sterling”) filed its Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2007. This Current Report on Form
8-K is being filed pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K to disclose financial
results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 not previously disclosed
in Sterling’s Form 10-Q, pursuant to Exhibit 99.1 hereto. As previously
announced, members of Sterling’s management will hold a conference call to
discuss its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
September 30, 2007 and the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K
on November 15, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Individuals
interested in hearing the call may dial 1-800-434-1335 (enter participant code
495858#) or listen via webcast by logging on to Sterling’s website at
http://www.sterlingchemicals.com and selecting “Investor Information”. A
replay of the call will be available on Sterling’s website approximately two
hours after the live broadcast ends.
The information contained in
Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this
Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated
by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of the
general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set
forth by specific reference in such filing.
Certain statements in this Current
Report on Form 8-K that are not historical fact may be “forward-looking
statements.” Actual events may differ materially from those projected in any
forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors involving
risks and uncertainties beyond the control of Sterling that could cause actual
events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. A description of risks and uncertainties relating to
Sterling and its industry and other factors, which could affect Sterling’s
results of operations or financial condition, are included in Sterling’s
Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Sterling undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances that may arise after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
The disclosure contained in
Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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Exhibit
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Financial Results for the Quarter Ended
September 30, 2007. |