(NOTIFY) 72731,347 (CONTACT-NAME) David A. Kain (CONTACT-PHONE) (312) 861-6050 PAGE 0 DOCUMENT HEADER DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION 8-K DOCUMENT TYPE 1 COUNT 3 PAGE 1 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) May 9, 1994 FMC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2376 94-0479804 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601 (Address of principal executive offices Zip Code (312) 861-6000 Registrant's telephone number, including area code PAGE 2 Item 5. Other Events On May 9, 1994 FMC Corporation issued the following release: LYONS TO LEAVE FMC CORPORATION Chicago, May 9, 1994--FMC Corporation today announced that for personal reasons, Arthur D. Lyons, vice president-finance, is leaving the company, effective June 15. FMC said it has begun a search for his replacement. FMC Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of chemicals and machinery for industry, government and agriculture. The Chicago-based company reported annual sales of $3.8 billion in 1993, with international sales to more than 100 countries accounting for 45 percent of total annual revenues. FMC employs 21,000 people at 99 manufacturing facilities and mines in 21 countries. The company divides its businesses into five major segments: Industrial Chemicals, Performance Chemicals, Precious Metals, Defense Systems, and Machinery and Equipment. PAGE 3 SIGNATURE 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. FMC CORPORATION Registrant Date: May 9, 1994 By: Robert L. Day Name: Robert L. Day Title: Secretary and Assistant General Counsel