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Dow Webcast - Dow Accelerates Implementation of its Transformational Strategy

Midland, MI - December 08, 2008

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW ) will host a live call and webcast with investors and securities analysts on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss actions underway to streamline its operating model to reflect its new portfolio structure and current economic realities.

Dow issued a press release on this subject via PR Newswire at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, December 8, 2008.

Dow management participating on the call will be Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Geoffery E. Merszei, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Howard Ungerleider, Vice President, Investor Relations.

Connection Information

Webcast
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=80099&eventID=2048018

Call-in Information
Listen Only: (719) 325-4746

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
The forward-looking statements contained in this webcast involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's operations, markets, products, services, prices, and other factors as discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental, and technological factors. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. The Company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.