itw10q1q04

The document is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s quarterly financial report for the period ending March 31, 2004. It reports that revenues for the quarter increased to $2.71 billion, up from $2.31 billion in the same period the previous year. Net income for the quarter was $290.2 million compared to $195.4 million in the prior year. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $0.94 per share from $0.65 per share in the previous year. Total current assets as of March 31, 2004 were $5.10 billion and total stockholders' equity was $7.23 billion.