ECOLAB INC. — Earnings Release 2004

Apr 22, 2004

8-K 1 a04-4734_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): *April 22, 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(c) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

(99) Ecolab Inc. News Release dated April 22, 2004

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition .

On April 22, 2004, Ecolab Inc. (“Ecolab”) announced earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the News Release issued by Ecolab in connection with this report under Item 12 is attached as Exhibit (99) and incorporated by reference herein. Ecolab also will publish the News Release, including the supplemental information contained therein, on its website under the heading Investor Information.

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:	April 22, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

| Exhibit
No. | Description | Method Of Filing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (99) | Ecolab Inc. News Release dated April 22, 2004. | Filed herewith electronically. |

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