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) December 31, 2003
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PRAXAIR, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or Other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-11037 06-124-9050
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD, DANBURY, CT 06810-5113
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(203)837-2000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. Other Events
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On December 31, 2003, Mr. Dale F. Frey retired from Praxair's Board of
Directors. See the registrant's press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
PRAXAIR, INC.
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Registrant
Date: December 31, 2003 By: /s/ David H. Chaifetz
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David H. Chaifetz
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1: Press Release dated December 19, 2003.