CABOT CORP — Earnings Release 2005

Jul 28, 2005

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): July 27, 2005

CABOT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

DELAWARE

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-5667	04-2271897
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

TWO SEAPORT LANE, SUITE 1300, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS	02210-2019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(617) 345-0100

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(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):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 27, 2005 Cabot Corporation issued a press release dated July 27, 2005 announcing its operating results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005. A copy of the press release, together with third quarter fiscal year 2005 supplemental business information, are furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1	Press release issued by Cabot Corporation on July 27, 2005
99.2	Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2005 Supplemental Business Information

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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.

/s/ John A. Shaw
Name:	John A. Shaw
Title:	Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

Date: July 27, 2005

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Title
99.1	Press release issued by Cabot Corporation on July 27, 2005
99.2	Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2005 Supplemental Business Information