8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2006)

Filed January 31, 2006For Securities:ITW

Summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) filed an 8-K report on January 31, 2006, to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2005 results of operations and financial condition. The filing primarily furnished a press release and a presentation from the company's fourth-quarter conference call. Investors should note that the company provided disclosure regarding "free operating cash flow," a non-GAAP measure, with a reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities available in the press release. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of financial results for the period ending December 30, 2005. While the specific financial figures are not detailed in the 8-K itself, the report directs investors to the furnished exhibits (press release and conference call presentation) for comprehensive details on performance, including revenue, earnings, and cash flow metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1ITW filed an 8-K on January 31, 2006, to report its Q4 2005 financial results.
  • 2The report includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) detailing the financial results.
  • 3The company provided information on "free operating cash flow" as a key performance indicator.
  • 4A reconciliation of "free operating cash flow" to net cash provided by operating activities is included in the furnished press release.
  • 5The filing directs investors to the exhibits for detailed financial performance, including Q4 2005 results.
  • 6The event date reported is December 30, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (ITW) results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter of 2005. It serves as a public disclosure of key financial information and performance metrics.

The detailed financial results, including specific figures for revenue, earnings, and cash flow, are not fully included within the 8-K text itself. Instead, the report refers investors to two furnished exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 31, 2006) and Exhibit 99.2 (Presentation from the fourth quarter conference call held on January 31, 2006).

'Free operating cash flow' is a financial metric ITW uses that is not defined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The company believes it provides useful information to investors about its operational efficiency and ability to generate cash. A reconciliation explaining how this non-GAAP measure relates to net cash provided by operating activities can be found in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

These financial results cover the fourth quarter of 2005. The event date reported in the filing is December 30, 2005, indicating the end of the reporting period for the financial information being disclosed.