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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 27, 2009)

Filed March 27, 2009For Securities:ITW

Summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) filed an 8-K on March 27, 2009, to report on the issuance of new senior notes and related agreements. The filing details the terms of two new debt issuances: $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.15% Senior Notes due 2014 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019. These notes were issued under existing indentures, with specific terms and forms established by an Officers' Certificate dated March 26, 2009. This debt issuance, occurring during a challenging economic period in early 2009, likely aimed to bolster ITW's liquidity and financial flexibility. The filing also includes a Registration Rights Agreement with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC, indicating that these notes were likely sold through these underwriters. Investors should note that this filing primarily concerns financing activities and does not provide updated financial performance figures, but rather outlines the company's capital structure changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1ITW issued $750 million of 5.15% Senior Notes due 2014.
  • 2ITW issued $500 million of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019.
  • 3The issuance of these notes was established via an Officers' Certificate dated March 26, 2009.
  • 4A Registration Rights Agreement was entered into with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC.
  • 5The notes were issued under existing indentures, referencing prior filings.
  • 6The filing includes a press release issued by ITW on March 23, 2009, for additional context.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on the material definitive agreement entered into by ITW concerning the offer and sale of its new 5.15% Senior Notes due 2014 and 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019, along with related financing documents.

ITW issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.15% Senior Notes due 2014 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019. The specific terms and forms of these notes were established by an Officers' Certificate dated March 26, 2009.

The filing includes a Registration Rights Agreement with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC, suggesting they were involved in the offering and sale of these notes.

No, this 8-K filing primarily focuses on ITW's financing activities, specifically the issuance of new debt. It does not contain updated financial statements or performance metrics. A press release (Exhibit 99.1) is included, which might offer some operational or business context.