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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2008)

Filed January 30, 2008For Securities:ITW

Summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2008, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2007 results. The filing primarily serves to furnish the company's earnings press release and a presentation from its fourth-quarter conference call. These documents provide investors with key financial performance details and management's commentary on the results for the period ending December 30, 2007. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial tables, it directs investors to the furnished exhibits for comprehensive data. Of note is the Company's continued emphasis on "free operating cash flow" as a key performance metric, with a reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities available in the press release. Investors are encouraged to review these exhibits for a complete understanding of ITW's financial condition and operational performance during the reported period.

Key Highlights

  • 1ITW filed an 8-K on January 30, 2008, reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 results.
  • 2The report furnishes the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Key financial performance data for the period ending December 30, 2007, is available in the furnished exhibits.
  • 4The company highlights "free operating cash flow" as a significant performance indicator.
  • 5A reconciliation of free operating cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities is included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 6The filing follows the typical disclosure process for earnings announcements under SEC regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s (ITW) financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2007. It formally includes the company's earnings press release and the presentation materials from their related conference call as exhibits.

The detailed financial results and performance data for the fourth quarter and full year 2007 are primarily located within the furnished exhibits to this 8-K, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Conference Call Presentation).

Free operating cash flow is a metric ITW uses to provide useful information to investors about its performance. While the 8-K doesn't define it, the company states its explanation is in its 2006 Form 10-K. Generally, it's understood as operating cash flow less capital expenditures, indicating the cash available after reinvestment in the business. A reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities is available in the press release.

This report covers the financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007, with the event date for the results being December 30, 2007. The filing itself was made on January 30, 2008.