Illinois Tool Works Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Illinois_Tool_Works_Inc-1008469 Friday, October 10, 2008 11:32:57 PM 1008469 Illinois Tool Works Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-28585684newstex/PRN-0005-28585684xml GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. #, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- As previously announced, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) approved a plan to divest its Decorative Surfaces segment and Click Commerce business. Accordingly,...0400000004016000040160480401600104016003040030000400300510/7/2008 9:25:55 AM180000001800800018004000190000001900100019001013PR Newswire USPRN-0005-28585684GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INCILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCGSITWNewsNewstexUK - Illinois Tool Works Inc of the US acquired Avery Weigh-Tronix, a Smethwick-based manufacturer and wholesaler of weighing equipment. Terms were not disclosed.10/1/2008 1:49:50 PM45230805407Y45230805407YIllinois Tool Works IncAvery Weigh-TronixIllinois Tool Works IncAvery Weigh-Tronixhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Illinois_Tool_Works_Inc_acquires_Avery_Weigh_Tronix-2016466040sdc/20164660402016466040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedNew YorkMachineryUnited StatesPackaging machinery3565ILIllinoisPublicITW2891:Adhesives and sealants3429:Hardware, nec3499:Fabricated metal products, nec3565:Packaging machinery5074:Plumbing & heating equipment & supplies(hydronics)5084:Industrial machinery and equipment2891:Adhesives and sealants3429:Hardware, nec3499:Fabricated metal products, nec3565:Packaging machinery5074:Plumbing & heating equipment & supplies(hydronics)5084:Industrial machinery and equipmentMachineryUnited KingdomScales and balances, except laboratory3596FFForeignPrivate3017001Mnfr,whl fasteners,toolsMnfr,whl weighing equipUnspecifiedAssets906422001Oct 1 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Illinois Tool Works Inc,located in Glenview, Illinois,manufactures and wholesalesengineered components, such asshort lead-time plastic andmetal components andassemblies, industrial fluidsand adhesives, and plastic andmetal fasteners and fasteningtools. They also design andproduce an array of highlyengineered fasteners andcomponents, equipment andconsumable systems, andspecialty products andequipment for customers aroundthe world. The company wasfounded in 1912.Illinois Tool Works Inc, located in Glenview, Illinois,manufactures and wholesales engineered components, such asshort lead-time plastic and metal components and assemblies,industrial fluids and adhesives, and plastic and metalfasteners and fastening tools. They also design and producean array of highly engineered fasteners and components,equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products andequipment for customers around the world. The company wasfounded in 1912.Illinois Tool Works Inc, located in Glenview, Illinois, manufactures and wholesales engineered components, such as short lead-time plastic and metal components and assemblies, industrial fluids and adhesives, and plastic and metal fasteners and fastening tools. They also design and produce an array of highly engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products and equipment for customers around the world. The company was founded in 1912.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Avery Weigh-Tronix, located inSmethwick, UK, manufacturesand wholesales weighingequipment.Avery Weigh-Tronix, located in Smethwick, UK, manufacturesand wholesales weighing equipment.Avery Weigh-Tronix, located in Smethwick, UK, manufactures and wholesales weighing equipment.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y26 Sep 08Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 09/26/200826 Sep 08Date Effective: 09/26/200826 Sep 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000UK - Illinois Tool Works Incof the US acquired AveryWeigh-Tronix, aSmethwick-based manufacturerand wholesaler of weighingequipment. Terms were notdisclosed.UK - Illinois Tool Works Inc of the US acquired Avery Weigh-Tronix, a Smethwick-based manufacturer and wholesaler of weighing equipment. Terms were not disclosed.UK - Illinois Tool Works Inc of the US acquired Avery Weigh-Tronix, a Smethwick-basedmanufacturer and wholesaler of weighing equipment. Terms were not disclosed.UK - Illinois Tool Works Inc of the US acquired Avery Weigh-Tronix, a Smethwick-based manufacturer and wholesaler of weighing equipment. Terms were not disclosed.UK - Illinois Tool Works Inc of the US acquired Avery Weigh-Tronix, a Smethwick-based manufacturer and wholesaler of weighing equipment.Terms were not disclosed.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000003596:Scales and balances, except laboratory5046:Commercial equipment, nec3017001New YorkUnited States3565IllinoisPublicITW3596:Scales and balances, except laboratory5046:Commercial equipment, nec906422001United Kingdom3596ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/74186cs/74186norm Autos and Manufacturing: #H September Short Interest Report In the most recent measurement period, less than half of the names recorded an increase in SI levels with the rise in short interest being focused on the diversified industrial...741861753YesD0Article503995138458121221202285137841546211418014212114155214434411661407494618554451191489118794997649131653476681355421136134133208corphy4242High Yield54Euro Markets Issuers59Short Interest9/25/2008 10:05:54 PM150This measurement period for short interest ceased to be relevant the day Lehman filed after the measurement deadline, but there are still some interesting trends before and since across some key names.74186Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1925265ccbn/T1925265norm... - Morgan Stanley - AnalystAll right, folks we are going to get started. There may be a few folks in the lobby still. But we will kick off, if they drift in that is fine. Before we get going, I just want to read our disclosure statement, please note that all important disclosures, including my personal holdings disclosures, and Morgan Stanley disclosures, are available at the registration desk, and on the Morgan Stanley public website at www.MorganStanley.com/researchdisclosure. That's the last time I have to do that, which is fun. David, thank you for coming. Appreciate your presence here. Can you just kick us off with a little bit of a current state of the business, and we will start there. ... 9/11/2008 10:05:00 PMIllinois Tool Works Inc.54.0000FinalIllinois Tool Works Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Industrials CEO's Unplugged Conference TranscriptITW1:50pm PTTranscriptT1925265Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PZM-0001-28005123newstex/PZM-0001-28005123xml Sep. ##, #### (GlobeNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- MANITOWOC, Wis., Sept. ##, #### (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:OESX) announced today that Russell M. Flaum and Roland G. Stephenson have been appointed to...090000000901500004000000040160000401600804016002040160479/11/2008 7:22:40 AM180000001800700018012000GlobeNewswirePZM-0001-28005123ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCORION ENERGY SYSTEMS INC.Eckhart G GrohmannErik G BirkertsNeal R VerfuerthRUSSELL M FLAUMThomas A QuadracciITWOESXNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/73735cs/73735norm Autos and Manufacturing: #H August Short Interest Report Solid #H August stock returns and the decline in short interest are probably tied more to a slide in oil prices rather than any cyclical excitement or any signs of a turnaround...737351535YesD0Article503995138458121221202285137841546211418014212114155214434411661407494618554451191489118794997649131653476681355421136134133208corphy4242High Yield54Euro Markets Issuers59Short Interest9/3/2008 11:06:00 PM150Short interest numbers swing back in 1H Aug and inflict some pain on the shorts. The across-the-board weakness subsequent to the measurement period dulls excitement for the longs around a short squeeze and fundamentals remain under the gun.73735Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/KOR-0001-27599163newstex/KOR-0001-27599163xml Aug. ##, #### (The Korea Times delivered by Newstex) -- By Jane HanStaff ReporterByun Ji-sung began working for online recruiter Job Korea in ####, but things drastically changed halfway into her fifth year. The company gave her a raise...040000000400300004016000040160050200000002002000020020068/22/2008 2:20:17 PM18000000180160001900000019002000190020041900200919002013The Korea TimesKOR-0001-27599163ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCMONSTER WORLDWIDE INCITWMNSTNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/73363cs/73363norm Illinois Tool Works: Active Portfolio Management ITW is taking proactive portfolio actions given some weakening end markets and has announced targeted divestitures of businesses which together accounted for nearly #% of total company...733631806YesD0Article137corp449M&A Activity33Capital Structure8/18/2008 10:06:00 PM150Having acquired many businesses over the last four years, ITW management is now taking a hard look at its business portfolio and will pursue more divestitures while also acquiring more growth businesses.73363Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/73362cs/73362norm Illinois Tool Works #Q## Tearsheet ITW's solid credit profile is bolstered by the modest business risk profile inherent in its diversified range of end markets served, strong free cash flow generation, and conservative capital structure.Large-sized...73362581YesC21Tearsheet137tearsheets/premium4618/18/2008 7:06:00 PM15073362Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-27430661newstex/PRN-0005-27430661xml GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today reported an operating revenue increase of ##.# percent for the three months ended July ##, ####. The double-digit...040000000401600004016048040160018/15/2008 9:19:23 AM180000001800800018004000190000001900100019001013PR Newswire USPRN-0005-27430661ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCITWNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/73222cs/73222norm Autos and Manufacturing: #H July Short Interest Report After a stretch of extreme pain, a nice favorable drift in the short interest numbers was reported. Short interest shows hints of a reprieve for autos (for now) during this last...732221848YesD0Article503995138458121221202285137841546211418014212114155214434411661407494618554451191489118794997649131653476681355421136134133208corphy4242High Yield54Euro Markets Issuers59Short Interest8/15/2008 12:06:42 AM150The short interest numbers showed some rare relief for the auto and discretionary consumer cap goods names as did the stock returns across the group. Since fundamentals are hardly turning, oil appears to be the main driver for now.73222Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsUS - In August ####, Illinois Tool Works Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered components, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its decorative surface businesses unit.8/13/2008 10:43:54 AM81572I46885L81572I452308Seeking BuyerIllinois Tool Works Inc- Decorative Surface BusinessesSeeking BuyerIllinois Tool Works Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Illinois_Tool_Works_Inc_seeking_buyer_for_Illinois_Tool_Works_Businesses-2003890020sdc/20038900202003890020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnknownInvestors, nec6799UNUnknownPrivate6799:Investors, nec6799:Investors, necMachineryUnited StatesPackaging machinery3565ILIllinoisSubsidiary12029001Seeking buyerMnfr,whl fasteners,toolsNot ApplicableAssets1034307001Aug 13 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001200.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000031 Dec 0731 Dec 0731 Dec 0631 Dec 0531 Dec 0431 Dec 031.000001.00000Seeking buyerSeeking buyerSeeking buyer1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Decorative surface businessesof Illinois Tool Works Inc,located in Glenview, Illinois,a manufacturer and wholesalerof engineered components.Decorative surface businesses of Illinois Tool Works Inc,located in Glenview, Illinois, a manufacturer and wholesalerof engineered components.Decorative surface businesses of Illinois Tool Works Inc, located in Glenview, Illinois, a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered components.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N11 Aug 08Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/11/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000US - In August 2008, IllinoisTool Works Inc, a manufacturerand wholesaler of engineeredcomponents, announced that itwas seeking a buyer for itsdecorative surface businessesunit.US - In August 2008, Illinois Tool Works Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered components, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its decorative surface businesses unit.US - In August 2008, Illinois Tool Works Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineeredcomponents, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its decorative surface businessesunit.US - In August 2008, Illinois Tool Works Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered components, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its decorative surface businesses unit.US - In August 2008, Illinois Tool Works Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered components, announced that it was seeking abuyer for its decorative surface businesses unit.S Buyer0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001200.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001200.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:S BuyerUS-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002891:Adhesives and sealants3429:Hardware, nec3499:Fabricated metal products, nec3565:Packaging machinery5074:Plumbing & heating equipment & supplies(hydronics)5084:Industrial machinery and equipment12029001Unknown6799UnknownPrivate2891:Adhesives and sealants3429:Hardware, nec3499:Fabricated metal products, nec3565:Packaging machinery5074:Plumbing & heating equipment & supplies(hydronics)5084:Industrial machinery and equipment3017001New YorkUnited States3565IllinoisPublicITW0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsCANADA - Selig Sealing Products Inc acquired Unipac, a manufacturer of foil and plastic innerseals, from Illinois Tool Works Inc. Terms were not disclosed.8/8/2008 9:23:27 AM81635V90906K81635V452308Selig Sealing Products IncUnipacSelig Sealing Products IncIllinois Tool Works Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Selig_Sealing_Products_Inc_acquires_Unipac_from_Illinois_Tool_Works_Inc-2002688040sdc/20026880402002688040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedMetal and Metal ProductsUnited StatesAluminum sheet, plate, and foil3353ILIllinoisPrivate2673:Plastics, foil and coated paper bags3353:Aluminum sheet, plate, and foil3497:Metal foil and leaf2673:Plastics, foil and coated paper bags3353:Aluminum sheet, plate, and foil3497:Metal foil and leafGoodwin Procter LLPPaper and Allied ProductsCanadaPlastics, foil and coated paper bags2673FFForeignSubsidiary773241003Mnfr container sealing prodMnfr,whl fasteners,toolsUnspecifiedAssets1033367001Aug 8 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Selig Sealing Products Incmanufactures container sealingproducts like closure liners,heat induction foil innerseals for glass, plasticbottles and jars. The companyis headquartered in Forrest,Illinois. It was founded in1972.Selig Sealing Products Inc manufactures container sealingproducts like closure liners, heat induction foil innerseals for glass, plastic bottles and jars. The company isheadquartered in Forrest, Illinois. It was founded in 1972.Selig Sealing Products Inc manufactures container sealing products like closure liners, heat induction foil inner seals for glass, plastic bottles and jars. The company is headquartered in Forrest, Illinois. It was founded in 1972.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Unipac manufactures foil andplastic innerseals. Itsproducts include Lift 'n'Peel, Aroma Peel, Top-Tab, andSafe-Gard.Unipac manufactures foil and plastic innerseals. Itsproducts include Lift 'n' Peel, Aroma Peel, Top-Tab, andSafe-Gard.Unipac manufactures foil and plastic innerseals. Its products include Lift 'n' Peel, Aroma Peel, Top-Tab, and Safe-Gard.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y05 Aug 08Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/05/200805 Aug 08Date Effective: 08/05/200805 Aug 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000CANADA - Selig SealingProducts Inc acquired Unipac,a manufacturer of foil andplastic innerseals, fromIllinois Tool Works Inc. Termswere not disclosed.CANADA - Selig Sealing Products Inc acquired Unipac, a manufacturer of foil and plastic innerseals, from Illinois Tool Works Inc. Terms were not disclosed.CANADA - Selig Sealing Products Inc acquired Unipac, a manufacturer of foil and plasticinnerseals, from Illinois Tool Works Inc. Terms were not disclosed.CANADA - Selig Sealing Products Inc acquired Unipac, a manufacturer of foil and plastic innerseals, from Illinois Tool Works Inc. Terms were not disclosed.CANADA - Selig Sealing Products Inc acquired Unipac, a manufacturer of foil and plastic innerseals, from Illinois Tool Works Inc. 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AXL and Brunswick break through into that rarified air of...1385038121221378521228412045211411411421218014434455214074946185544511999764979453118131666813513414891365447820133corp4254Euro Markets Issuers59Short Interest7/29/2008 11:07:00 PM1501H July short interest numbers adequately reflect the ugly state of affairs in the market with SI levels of the leaders breaking above prior highs and a few all-time records across the group. AXL at almost 36% of float is an eye opener.1462YesD0Article9957231372313Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_159549_396700moodys/PR_159549_396700htmlGlobal Credit Research Announcement ## JUL #### Announcement: Illinois Tool Works Inc. Moody's affirms ITW at Aa# Approximately $#.# billion of rated debt affected New York, July ##, #### -- Moody's Investors Service affirmed the Aa#...7/19/2008 12:37:59 AMhtmlIllinois Tool Works Inc.Illinois Tool Works Inc.396700150.0000NewsAnnouncementPR_159549_396700Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1885789ccbn/B1885789norm...North American businesses continue to see effects of slowing industrial production and declines in residential construction not a mode of production. ... 7/18/2008 12:06:00 AMIllinois Tool Works Inc.54.0000EditedQ2 2008 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Earnings Conference Call SummaryITW2:00pm ETBriefB1885789Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1885789ccbn/T1885789norm...Welcome to the ITW Second Quarter #### Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Today's conference is being recorded. If you have any objections, you may disconnect at this time. Now, I will turn the call -- the meeting over to Mr. John Brooklier, Vice President of Investor Relations. Sir, you may begin. ... 7/17/2008 4:06:00 PMIllinois Tool Works Inc.54.0000FinalQ2 2008 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Earnings Conference Call TranscriptITW2:00pm ETTranscriptT1885789Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26728813newstex/PRN-0005-26728813xml GLENVIEW, Ill., Jul. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today reported ## percent growth in #### second quarter diluted income per share from continuing operations. In addition,...0400000004019000040160000401604804016001040160187/17/2008 9:27:04 AM18000000180040001800800018023000190000001900100019001013PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26728813ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCDAVID B SPEERITWNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/71746cs/71746norm Autos and Manufacturing: #H June Short Interest Report The Top ## short interest names all posted negative stock returns for the measurement period, with # of ## in negative double-digit range. The auto equity picture was pretty grim...717461395YesD0Article99513850344451378521228412021141141142121805521443749116614046185544511999764979453118131613513454148913620813347corp4254Euro Markets Issuers59Short Interest42High Yield7/16/2008 10:06:09 PM150Another rough ride for the auto & consumer durable sectors in terms of equity performance is also evident in some concentrated short interest increases across the OEM & supplier chain. AXL retakes the lead from BC with GM hot on its trail.71746Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1808077ccbn/T1808077norm...Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time all participants are in a listen only mode. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Today's conference is being recorded. If you have any objections you may disconnect at this time. I'll turn the meeting over to Mr. John Brooklier, Vice President of Investor Relations. Sir, you may begin. ... 7/16/2008 4:55:29 PMIllinois Tool Works Inc.54.0000Q1 2008 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Earnings Conference CallITW2:00PM ETTranscriptT1808077Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEvents