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 Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: April 18, 2002 THE DIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 51-0374887 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 15501 NORTH DIAL BOULEVARD 85260-1619 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (Zip Code) (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (480) 754-3425 Item 5. Other Events. On April 18, 2002, Dial issued a press release relating to its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002, and its outlook for second quarter and full-year 2002, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Exhibits. (c) Exhibits (99) Press Release of the Company dated April 18, 2002 SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. THE DIAL CORPORATION April 19, 2002 /s/ Conrad A. Conrad Conrad A. Conrad Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99 Press Release of the Company dated April 18, 2002