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) July 30, 2004 ENGELHARD CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-8142 22-1586002 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 101 Wood Avenue, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 ------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (732) 205-5000 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On July 30, 2004, Engelhard Corporation issued a press release reporting that it had completed its acquisition of The Collaborative Group, Ltd. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release, dated July 30, 2004 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: July 30, 2004 ENGELHARD CORPORATION By: /s/ Arthur A. Dornbusch II ------------------------------------------ Name: Arthur A. Dornbusch II Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 30, 2004