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 16, 2002
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-5965 36-2723087
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Fifty South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312) 630-6000
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Item 5. Other Events
The information contained in the registrant's October 16, 2002 press
release, reporting on the registrant's earnings for the third quarter of 2002, a
copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto, is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99 October 16, 2002 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
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(Registrant)
Dated: October 16, 2002 By: /s/Perry R. Pero
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Perry R. Pero
Vice Chairman
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description Page Number
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99 October 16, 2002 Press Release 5
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