ECOLAB INC. — Board/Management Information 2004

Jul 1, 2004

8-K 1 a04-7493_18k.htm 8-K

*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): *July 1, 2004*

*ECOLAB INC.*

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-9328	41-0231510
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
370
Wabasha Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota		55102
(Address of principal
executive offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, include area
code: 651-293-2233
(Not
applicable)
(Former name or former
address, if changed from last report.)

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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure .

Effective July 1, 2004, Douglas M. Baker, Jr. succeeded Allan L. Schuman as Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab Inc. As previously announced, Mr. Shuman will remain Chairman of the Board; the Board anticipates he will remain as Chairman until at least December 31, 2005.

Mr. Baker, formerly President and Chief Operating Officer, now serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab Inc.

A copy of the News Release issued by Ecolab in connection with this Item 5 is attached as Exhibit (99).

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(c) Exhibits.

(99) Ecolab Inc. News Release dated July 1, 2004.

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.

By:	/s/ Timothy P. Dordell
	Timothy P. Dordell
	Assistant Secretary
Date: July 1, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

| Exhibit
No. | Description | Method Of Filing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (99) | Ecolab Inc. News Release dated July 1, 2004. | Filed herewith electronically. |

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