Form 8-K

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) April 19, 2005

 

 

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.)
50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois   60675
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (312) 630-6000

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

     The information contained in the registrant’s April 19, 2005 press release, reporting on the registrant’s earnings for the first quarter of 2005, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto, is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (c) Exhibits:

 

  Exhibit 99     April 19, 2005 Press Release

 

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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: April 19, 2005   By:  

/s/ Steven L. Fradkin

        Steven L. Fradkin
        Executive Vice President
            and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number

   

Description

    Page Number

99

    April 19, 2005 Press Release    5

 

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