Results of Operations

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) 26 July 2018   Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)   Delaware   001-04534   23-1274455 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania   18195-1501 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code) (610) 481-4911 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code not applicable (Former Name 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 (See General Instruction A.2. below): ¨   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)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ¨ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨ Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On 26 July 2018 , the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 . A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The press release, including all financial statements, is furnished and is not deemed to be filed. Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated 26 July 2018. 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.     Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.   (Registrant)       Date: 26 July 2018 By: /s/    M. Scott Crocco             M. Scott Crocco     Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit Index   Exhibit No.    Description 99.1    Press Release dated 26 July 2018.