Nalco Holding Company 8-K February 21, 2006
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 21, 2006

NALCO HOLDING COMPANY

Delaware      001-32342   16-1701300
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1601 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563

630-305-1000

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Item 5.05. Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics
 
On February 17, 2006, the Nalco Holding Company Board of Directors adopted amendments to its Code of Ethical Business Conduct to reflect updates in internal policies and changes in law. Attached is a copy of the amended Code of Ethical Business Conduct.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  
Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01 of Form 8-K:

(99.1)  
Amended Code of Ethical Business Conduct of Nalco Holding Company dated February 17, 2006.

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.


NALCO HOLDING COMPANY
 
 
/s/ Stephen N. Landsman
Secretary

Date: February 21, 2006