ECOLAB INC. — Earnings Release 2003

Feb 18, 2003

8-K 1 j7692_8k.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 18, 2003*

*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) | (Identification No.) IRS Employer |

| 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(c) Exhibits.

(99) Ecolab Inc. News Release dated February 18, 2003.

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure .

On February 18, 2003, Ecolab Inc. announced earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2002. A copy of the News Release issued by Ecolab Inc. in connection with this Item 9 is attached as Exhibit (99) and incorporated by reference herein.

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.

ECOLAB INC.
By:	/s/Timothy

P. Dordell |
| | Timothy P. Dordell |
| | Assistant Secretary |

Date: February 18, 2003

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EXHIBIT INDEX

| Exhibit

No. | Description | Method

Of Filing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (99) | Ecolab Inc. News Release dated February 18, 2003. | Filed herewith electronically. |

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