UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2008
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NALCO HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 001-32342 | 16-1701300 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
1601 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
630-305-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01
Other Events.
On September 3, 2008, Nalco Holding Company (the "Company") announced the commercialization of its BrightWater® enhanced oil recovery technology. Sales for the technology in 2008 are expected to exceed $5 million. A copy of a press release containing that announcement is being furnished to the SEC as an exhibit to this form.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)
Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01 of Form 8-K:
Press release of Nalco Holding Company dated September 3, 2008 announcing BrightWater enhanced oil recovery technology.
SIGNATURES
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.
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| By: | /s/ Stephen N. Landsman |
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| Stephen N. Landsman Secretary |
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Date: September 4, 2008