02.10.06
Ecolab Inc.�s 2005 Fourth Quarter diluted net income per share 23% to a record $0.27; increase sales 6% to a record $1.1 billion; and continued strong North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific businesses lead sales growth. The full year diluted net income per share 13% to a record $1.23; increased sales 8% to a record $4.5 billion; recorded cash flow from operations of $590 million; improved operating performances by challenging raw material cost environment; and continued investments in future growth drivers.