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 2, 2005

 

HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

 

Delaware

 

I-3427

 

36-2058176

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission
File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

 

90210

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code    (310) 278-4321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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:

 

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 240.14a-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 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 



 

ITEM 5.02          DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

 

On February 2, 2005, Hilton reported a change in the title and duties of Dieter Huckestein from Executive Vice President and President, Hotel Operations Owned and Managed, to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Conrad Hotels and President of the Hilton Global Alliance.  A copy of Hilton’s press release reporting an initiative to develop the Conrad brand and Mr. Huckestein’s new position is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

ITEM 9.01          FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(c)   Exhibit

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press release, dated February 2, 2005, reporting initiative to develop Conrad hotel brand and change in officer position of Dieter Huckestein.

 

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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.

 

Dated:  February 3, 2005

 

 

 

 

HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Madeleine A. Kleiner

 

 

Madeleine A. Kleiner

 

 

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

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