ITW_proxy

The document is Illinois Tool Works' (ITW) proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 28, 2006. It provides notice of ITW's annual meeting to be held on May 5, 2006, where shareholders will vote on the election of 10 directors, approval of an amendment to increase authorized shares, approval of the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, ratification of auditors, and any shareholder proposals. The proxy statement provides background information on each item to be voted on and asks shareholders to vote using the enclosed proxy card.