8-K



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) January 20, 2016
 
 
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
 
 
001-36609
 
36-2723087
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS 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
 
 
 
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:
 
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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The information contained in the registrant’s January 20, 2016 press release, reporting on the registrant’s earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99         January 20, 2016 Press Release





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: January 20, 2016
 
By:
 
/s/ S. Biff Bowman
 
 
 
 
S. Biff Bowman
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer






EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Number
Description
Page Number

99
January 20, 2016 Press Release
1