ECOLAB INC. — Board/Management Information 2004

Mar 1, 2004

8-K 1 a04-2976_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): *February 28, 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 .

The Board of Directors of Ecolab Inc. announced a leadership transition plan under which, effective July 1, 2004, Douglas M. Baker, Jr., currently Ecolab’s President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Allan L. Schuman as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shuman will remain Chairman of the Board; the Board anticipates he will remain as Chairman until at least December 31, 2005.

Also, effective February 28, 2004, the Board of Directors of Ecolab Inc. expanded the size of the Board from 13 to 14 members, and appointed Douglas M. Baker, Jr. as a Director.

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 March 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/Lawrence T. Bell
	Lawrence T. Bell
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: March 1, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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

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