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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): October 31, 2012
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 31, 2012, ITW issued a press release regarding the divestiture of 51% of its Decorative Surfaces segment to a fund managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Illinois Tool Works Inc. Press Release, dated October 31, 2012.
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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: November 1, 2012
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By: /s/Maria C. Green
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Maria C. Green
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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