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) October 18, 2006

 

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   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:

 

¨ 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 October 18, 2006 press release, reporting on the registrant’s earnings for the third quarter of 2006, 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    October 18, 2006 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: October 18, 2006   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    October 18, 2006 Press Release    5

 

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