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) November 3, 2005 ---------------- Cytec Industries Inc. --------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-12372 22-3268660 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) Five Garret Mountain Plaza West Paterson, NJ 07424 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973) 357-3100 -------------- ------------------------------------------------------ (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. [_] 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)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 3, 2005, Cytec Industries Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated November 3, 2005. 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. Cytec Industries Inc. (Registrant) Date: November 3, 2005 /s/ James P. Cronin -------------------- -------------------------------- J.P. Cronin Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit Index Exhibit Number Description -------------- ------------ 99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2005