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): June 30, 2008
SOLUTIA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State of Incorporation)
001-13255 | 43-1781797 |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
575 Maryville Centre Drive, P.O. Box 66760, St. Louis, Missouri | 63166-6760 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(314) 674-1000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On June 30, 2008, Solutia Inc. (“Solutia” or “the Company”) issued a press release to announce the Company’s decision to retain HSBC Securities to explore strategic alternatives for its nylon business, including a possible sale.
No assurances can be made as to whether the exploration of strategic alternatives will lead to the consummation of any particular transaction. The timing and implementation of any such transaction is not known at this time. Additionally, any potential transaction will likely be subject to numerous closing conditions including, but not limited to, various third party approvals, including approvals under the Company’s financing agreements.
The information in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits: | |
Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 30, 2008 |
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, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
| | SOLUTIA INC. |
| | (Registrant) |
| | /s/ Rosemary L. Klein |
| | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
DATE: July 3, 2008
