form8-k.htm
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 (Date of earliest event reported):   November 6, 2007

NALCO HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure

In presentations at investor conferences on November 6, 2007, Nalco Holding Company provided additional information regarding its year-to-date 2007 results, providing an Adjusted EBITDA bridge between its first nine months 2006 results and first nine months 2007 results. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure used to determine compliance with the Company’s debt covenants. A copy of the presentation slide with this additional information is being furnished as an exhibit to this filing.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

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

 
Nalco Holding Company presentation of components of Adjusted EBITDA.

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: November 6, 2007