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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)

Delaware
1-4797
36-1258310
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
3600 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL
 
60026-1215
(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.)

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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
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Press Release, dated October 31, 2012.
 

 
 

 

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.



   
 
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
   
   
Dated:  November 1, 2012
By: /s/Maria C. Green
 
       Maria C. Green
 
       Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary