UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): April 21, 2011
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-4797
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36-1258310
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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3600 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL
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60026-1215
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 847-724-7500
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
As previously announced, the Company is eliminating the one month lag for the reporting of its international operations effective January 1, 2011. The Company previously released its restated 2010 pro forma quarterly and full year operating results on March 21, 2011 to reflect the elimination of the one month lag.
On April 21, 2011, the Company is providing its 2010 pro forma quarterly and full year operating results by segment restated to reflect the elimination of the one month reporting lag. In addition, certain reclassifications of 2010 segment data have been made to conform with current year reporting. This information is contained in Exhibit 99.1 of this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d)
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Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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Exhibit Description
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99.1
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2010 Pro Forma Segment Information Restated for the International Reporting Lag (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
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Dated: April 21, 2011
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By: /s/ Ronald D. Kropp
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Ronald D. Kropp
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Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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