itw2015 FormSD







UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549




FORM SD

SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT


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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
1-4797
36-1258310
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, IL
 
60025
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Maria C. Green (847-724-7500)
Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report


Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

[ X ]
Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2014.


 
 
 







Section 1 – Conflict Minerals Disclosure

Item 1.01 Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report
As required by Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Form SD, a Conflict Minerals Report is provided as an Exhibit to this Form SD and is available on our website at www.itw.com.

Item 1.02 Exhibits
The Conflict Minerals Report required by Item 1.01 is filed as Exhibit 1.01 to this Form SD.
Section 2 - Exhibits

Item 2.01    Exhibits
1.01    Conflict Minerals Report for the calendar year ended December 31, 2014.

 
 
 
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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 duly authorized undersigned.



 
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
 
 
 
 
Dated: June 1, 2015
By: /s/ Maria C. Green
 
Maria C. Green
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary





    


 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
 
Description
1.01
 
Conflict Minerals Report for the calendar year ended December 31, 2014.


 
 
 
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