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) February 10, 2006
ECOLAB INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-9328 |
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41-0231510 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification |
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370 Wabasha Street North, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
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55102 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 651-293-2233
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(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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13a-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CRF 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 10, 2006, Ecolab Inc. (“Ecolab”) announced earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. A copy of the News Release issued by Ecolab in connection with this report under Item 2.02 is attached as Exhibit (99) and incorporated by reference herein. Ecolab also will publish the News Release, including the supplemental information contained therein, on its website under the heading Investor Information.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits. |
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The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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(99) |
Ecolab Inc. New Release dated February 10, 2006. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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Date: February 10, 2006 |
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/s/ Timothy P. Dordell |
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By: Timothy P. Dordell |
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Its: Assistant Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Method Of Filing |
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(99) |
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Ecolab Inc. News Release dated February 10, 2006. |
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Filed herewith electronically. |
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