Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, reported operating revenue decreased 21% for the three months ended Feb. 28, 2009. The decline was due to a 20% decrease in base revenues and a 7% fall off in contributions from currency translation. Acquisitions contributed 7%. Significantly lower than expected end market activity in North America, Europe and Asia in January and February also contributed to the decline in operating revenues.
On a segment basis, the Company’s three month moving average percentage change for operating revenues, comprised of base revenues, acquisitions/divestitures and currency translation, is provided below:
Industrial Packaging: -27.7%
Power Systems and Electronics: -26.9%
Transportation: -25.0%
Food Equipment: -15.5%
