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): February 3, 2004 ITT INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 1-5627 13-5158950 --------------- ------------ ---------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) organization) 4 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, New York 10604 --------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 641-2000 (Former name or former address if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On February 3, 2004 ITT Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing the decision by the Board of Directors to implement a CEO succession plan as Louis J. Giuliano, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ITT Industries, Inc. announced his intention to retire. A copy of this press release is attached and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1. Exhibit Index (99.1) Press release dated February 3, 2004 issued by ITT Industries, Inc. 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. ITT INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Kathleen S. Stolar ------------------------------- Kathleen S. Stolar Its: Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel Date: February 4, 2004