Press Release

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: August 6, 2003

Date of Earliest Event Reported: August 6, 2003

MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 1-12091 22-3436215
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
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 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.

 On August 6, 2003 Millennium Chemicals issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.


Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 99.1      Press Release dated August 6, 2003

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: August 6, 2003

  MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS INC.
  By: /C. William Carmean/
  C. William Carmean
  Senior Vice President, General Counsel &
Secretary

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

  Exhibit

99.1
Description

Press Release issued August 6, 2003