UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 14, 2005
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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7724 39-0622040
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
10801 Corporate Drive, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158-1603
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (262) 656-5200
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On March 14, 2005, Snap-on Incorporated issued a press release entitled
"Snap-on Incorporated Announces Executive Appointments". The text of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The press release is being furnished pursuant to Item 8 - Other Events.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Snap-on Incorporated, dated March 14, 2005 titled
"Snap-on Incorporated Announces Executive Appointments."
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Snap-on
Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Date: March 14, 2005 By: /s/ Martin M. Ellen
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Martin M. Ellen, Senior Vice President -
Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of Snap-on Incorporated, dated March 14,
2005 titled "Snap-on Incorporated Announces Executive
Appointments."
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