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) July 21, 2004

 

 

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

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit 99     July 21, 2004 Press Release

 

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

The information contained in the registrant’s July 21, 2004 press release, reporting on the registrant’s earnings for the second quarter of 2004, 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: July 21, 2004

  

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   July 21, 2004 Press Release    5

 

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