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 1, 2002
ECOLAB INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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41-0231510 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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370 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota |
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55102 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, include area code: 651-293-2233
(Not applicable)
(Former name or former address, if changed from last report.)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 1, 2002, Ecolab Inc. (“Ecolab”) announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Bruno Deschamps, resigned from Ecolab. Mr. Allan L. Schuman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer added the additional title of President effective March 1. Ecolab also announced other management changes and promotions.
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, 2002.
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/ Kenneth A. Iverson |
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Kenneth A. Iverson |
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Vice President and Secretary |
Date: March 4, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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(99) |
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Ecolab Inc. News Release dated |
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Filed herewith electronically. |
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