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) October 15, 2003
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 0-5965 |
36-2723087 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| Fifty South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois | 60675 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (312) 630-6000 |
| Item | 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99 October 15, 2003 Press Release
| Item | 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (Also being provided under Item 12 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition) |
The information contained in the registrant’s October 15, 2003 press release, reporting on the registrant’s earnings for the third quarter of 2003, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||||
| Dated: October 15, 2003 | By: | /s/ Perry R. Pero | ||
| Perry R. Pero Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Number |
Description |
Page Number | ||
| 99 |
October 15, 2003 Press Release | 5 | ||
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