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): January 27, 2005 ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Hawaii 0-565 99-0032630 ------ ----- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer ------------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------- incorporation) Identification No.) -------------- ------------------- 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 January 27, 2005, announcing its 2004 fourth quarter and year-end 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 fourth quarter and year-end consolidated earnings issued on January 27, 2005. 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: January 27, 2005 ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC. By: /s/ Christopher J. Benjamin --------------------------- Christopher J. Benjamin Vice President and Chief Financial Officer