8-K
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): January 25, 2016
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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) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, IL | | 60025 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 25, 2016, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW”) issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Engineered Fasteners and Components business from ZF TRW for approximately $450 million. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) | Exhibits | |
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Illinois Tool Works Inc. dated January 25, 2016 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01). |
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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: January 25, 2016 | By: /s/ RANDALL J. SCHEUNEMAN |
| Randall J. Scheuneman |
| Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer |
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