X0201 42003-12-1100001016179DIAL CORP /NEW/ DL0001173421THOMAS BARBARA S15501 NORTH DIAL BOULEVARDSUITE 2212SCOTTSDALEAZ85260-16191000Phantom Stock Units2003-12-114A035.360025.4500AThe Dial Corporation Common Stock35.36008756.5500DSecurity converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.On December 11, 2003, the reporting person acquired 35.36 phantom stock units at a price of $25.45 as a result of meeting fees paid under the Corporation's Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. Expiration date not yet known.Dianne B. Stoehr, Attorney-In-Fact2003-12-12