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): October 28, 2004 ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Hawaii 0-565 99-0032630 ------ ----- ---------- (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) jurisdiction of File Number) incorporation) 822 Bishop Street, P. O. Box 3440 Honolulu, Hawaii 96801 ---------------------- (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (808) 525-6611 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 2.02. Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition --------------------------------------------------------------------- Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. issued a press release on October 28, 2004, announcing its 2004 third quarter consolidated earnings. This information, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to the SEC pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits -------- 99.1 Press Release announcing 2004 third quarter consolidated earnings issued on October 28, 2004. SIGNATURE --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: October 28, 2004 ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC. By: /s/ Christopher J. Benjamin --------------------------- Christopher J. Benjamin Vice President and Chief Financial Officer