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 6, 2004
ECOLAB INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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370 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota |
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Registrant’s telephone number, include area code: 651-293-2233 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed from last report.) |
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Item 7. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits. |
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The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 12 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. News Release dated February 6, 2004 |
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Item 12. |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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On February 6, 2004, Ecolab Inc. (“Ecolab”) announced earnings for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the News Release issued by Ecolab in connection with this report under Item 12 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.
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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ECOLAB INC. |
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/s/Timothy P. Dordell |
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Timothy P. Dordell |
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Assistant Secretary |
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Date: |
February 6, 2004 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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(99) |
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Ecolab Inc. News Release dated February 6, 2004. |
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Filed herewith electronically. |
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