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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2007)

Filed January 30, 2007For Securities:ITW

Summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2007, reporting its fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 results of operations and financial condition. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release and presentation materials associated with the company's fourth-quarter conference call. Investors should note that ITW is emphasizing its "free operating cash flow" alongside traditional GAAP metrics, with a reconciliation provided in the press release. This focus suggests management's belief in the importance of this non-GAAP measure for assessing operational performance and cash generation. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibits for the full operational and financial insights. The CFO's signature attests to the accuracy of the disclosed information. Investors looking for specific performance details, revenue growth, profitability, and forward-looking guidance should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2).

Key Highlights

  • 1ITW filed an 8-K on January 30, 2007, to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 financial results.
  • 2The filing furnishes the company's press release (Exhibit 99.1) and conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The company highlights its "free operating cash flow" as a key performance indicator.
  • 4A reconciliation of free operating cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities is available in the press release.
  • 5The report confirms the date of the earliest event reported as December 30, 2006.
  • 6The filing is signed by Ronald D. Kropp, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. You should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Conference Call Presentation) which are furnished with this 8-K filing.

Free operating cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that ITW management believes provides useful information to investors. While the exact definition for 2006 is not detailed in the 8-K, it typically represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures. ITW likely emphasizes it to showcase the company's ability to generate cash after reinvesting in its operations. A reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities is provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1).

This 8-K is primarily reporting the company's results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006. It serves as the official record that the press release and conference call presentation materials containing these results have been made public.