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): December 15, 2008
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-5965 | 36-2723087 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois | 60603 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 630-6000
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On December 15, 2008, Northern Trust Corporation announced that it is taking a number of actions to better position the company for improved profitability and continued global growth during difficult economic conditions. A copy of the press release announcing the actions is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| 99.1 | Press release dated December 15, 2008 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: December 15, 2008 | By: | /s/ Steven L. Fradkin | ||||
| Steven L. Fradkin | ||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief | ||||||
| Financial Officer | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated December 15, 2008 |