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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 13, 2026)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 13, 2026
Period End
August 11, 2026
Security
ITW
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K86

ITW filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 86 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · May ’16May ’16
  2. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’21Feb ’21
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’23Feb ’23
  4. Material agreement8-K · Feb ’25Feb ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) filed an 8-K on August 13, 2026, to report the issuance of $1.5 billiona in aggregate principal amount of 4.650% notes due 2029.

This debt offering was conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statement. The primary use of the net proceeds from this issuance is to repay a portion of the indebtedness incurred under ITW's commercial paper program. Any remaining funds will be allocated to general corporate purposes, potentially including further debt repayment.

This move signals a strategic shift in ITW's short-term funding structure, replacing more variable commercial paper obligations with fixed-rate, longer-term debt. Investors should note the relatively modest interest rate of 4.650%b on these new notes, which mature in August 2029. The company's ability to access capital markets efficiently, as demonstrated by this offering, remains a positive indicator of financial health and operational stability.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. ITW issued $1.5 billion in 4.650% notes due August 13, 2029.
  2. The offering was made under the company's shelf registration statement on Form S-3 ASR.
  3. Net proceeds are primarily intended to repay outstanding commercial paper.
  4. Any remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment.
  5. The notes will pay interest semi-annually at a fixed rate of 4.650% per annum.
  6. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as representatives for the underwriters.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of this debt issuance?

    The primary purpose of issuing these new notes is to repay a portion of the indebtedness incurred by ITW under its commercial paper program. This allows the company to refinance short-term debt with longer-term, fixed-rate financing.

  2. What is the interest rate and maturity date of the new notes?

    The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.650% per annum and will mature on August 13, 2029.

  3. How will the net proceeds from the offering be used?

    The net proceeds are intended to repay a portion of ITW's commercial paper. Any remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of other outstanding indebtedness.

  4. Who were the lead underwriters for this offering?

    Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as representatives for the several underwriters in this offering.

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