FILED BY HERCULES INCORPORATED
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of
1933 and Deemed Filed under Rule 14a-12 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: Hercules Incorporated
Commission File Number 1-00496

Date: July 11, 2008

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