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): March 11, 2004
ECOLAB INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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370 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota |
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Registrant’s telephone number, include area code: |
651-293-2233 |
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 11, 2004, Ecolab Inc. announced that it entered into a definitive merger agreement with Alcide Corporation of Redmond, Washington. The merger agreement is subject to the approval by Alcide’s shareholders and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
A copy of the News Release issued by Ecolab in connection with this Item 5 is attached as Exhibit (99), and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
(99) Ecolab Inc. News Release dated March 11, 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.
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ECOLAB INC. |
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/s/Timothy P. Dordell |
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Timothy P. Dordell |
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Assistant Secretary |
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March 11, 2004 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Method Of Filing |
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(99) |
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Ecolab Inc. News Release dated March 11, 2004. |
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Filed herewith electronically. |
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