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As Of Filer Filing For·On·As Docs:Size Issuer Filing Agent 3/27/20 Illinois Tool Works Inc DEFA14A 3/27/20 1:850K Donnelley … Solutions/FA |
Document/Exhibit Description Pages Size 1: DEFA14A Additional Definitive Proxy Soliciting Material HTML 21K
| DEFA14A |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| ☐ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 | |||
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on May 8, 2020. Meeting Information ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 9, 2020 Date: May 8, 2020 Time: 9:30 A.M. CDT Location: Illinois Tool Works Inc. 155 Harlem Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 * Enter the campus from 150 Waukegan Road at Overlook Drive. Signage will direct you to the meeting location. Directions to the meeting location can be found on the Company's website at www.itw.com. You must register to attend the meeting. Information is available in the “Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders” accompanying the proxy statement. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. ATTN: SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS 155 HARLEM AVENUE GLENVIEW, IL 60025 We are monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) closely. If we decide to hold the meeting solely by means of remote communication, we will announce that fact as promptly as practicable and post additional information on our website (www.itw.com). If you plan to attend the meeting in person, please check our website prior to the meeting. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot or proxy card. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. E92242-P33032-Z76328 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. . XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 24, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote E92243-P33032-Z76328 Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: You must register to attend the meeting and present a ticket to gain entrance. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Shareholder Meeting Registration: To attend the meeting, go to "Register for Meeting" link at www.proxyvote.com. . XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR all nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 1. Election of Directors 1a. Daniel J. Brutto 2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as ITW's independent registered public accounting firm for 2020; 1b. Susan Crown 3. Advisory vote to approve compensation of ITW's named executive officers; and 1c. James W. Griffith The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal: 1d. Jay L. Henderson 1e. Richard H. Lenny 4. A non-binding stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, to permit stockholders to act by written consent. 1f. E. Scott Santi 1g. David B. Smith, Jr. 1h. Pamela B. Strobel 1i. Kevin M. Warren 1j. Anré D. Williams E92244-P33032-Z76328
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ITW 401(K) PLAN PARTICIPANTS: YOUR VOTING DEADLINE IS MAY 5, 2020 AT 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME, TWO DAYS EARLIER THAN THE MAY 7 VOTING DEADLINE FOR NON-PLAN SHARES You are receiving this communication because you have the right to vote shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. held in your 401(k) Plan account at the Annual Meeting. When you vote, you are instructing the Trustee of the 401(k) Plan how to vote your shares. If you do not vote, the Trustee will vote your shares in the same proportion as the shares for which it receives voting instructions. In order to give the Trustee time to tabulate the votes of the plan participants and vote the Plan shares by the May 7 cutoff shown on ITW’s proxy card, the deadline for voting your Plan shares is May 5, 2020 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. If you receive more than one request to vote, you should follow the voting instructions using the 16-digit control number from each request to be sure all of your shares are voted. Your voting instructions are confidential and are not disclosed to ITW. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ITW 401(K) PLAN PARTICIPANTS: YOUR VOTING DEADLINE IS MAY 5, 2020 AT 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME, TWO DAYS EARLIER THAN THE MAY 7 VOTING DEADLINE FOR NON-PLAN SHARES You are receiving this communication because you have the right to vote shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. held in your 401(k) Plan account at the Annual Meeting. When you vote, you are instructing the Trustee of the 401(k) Plan how to vote your shares. If you do not vote, the Trustee will vote your shares in the same proportion as the shares for which it receives voting instructions. In order to give the Trustee time to tabulate the votes of the plan participants and vote the Plan shares by the May 7 cutoff shown on ITW’s proxy card, the deadline for voting your Plan shares is May 5, 2020 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. If you receive more than one request to vote, you should follow the voting instructions using the 16-digit control number from each request to be sure all of your shares are voted. Your voting instructions are confidential and are not disclosed to ITW.
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| 5/8/20 | DEF 14A | |||
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| Filed on / Effective on: | 3/27/20 | DEF 14A | ||
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