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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 15, 2013
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-4797
36-1258310
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
3600 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL
 
60026-1215
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 847-724-7500

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 5.02(b).
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 15, 2013, ITW and Ronald D. Kropp, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), mutually agreed that Mr. Kropp will step down from the CFO position.  In order to ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Kropp will remain in the CFO role until August 9, 2013. The Company has initiated a search process and is committed to conducting this process as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.  The Company will consider both external and internal candidates.





SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



 
 
 
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
 
 
 
 
Dated: March 18, 2013
By: /s/ MARIA C. GREEN               
 
Maria C. Green
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary