ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC — M&A Activity 2016

Jul 1, 2016

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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): July 1, 2016

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	1-4797	36-1258310
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 1, 2016, Illinois Tool Works Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of the Engineered Fasteners and Components business (EF&C) from ZF TRW.

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 undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Dated: July 1, 2016	By: /s/ Michael M. Larsen
	Michael M. Larsen
	Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer