Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, reported operating revenue decreased 26% for the three months ended May 31, 2009, due to a 23% decrease in base revenues and a 9% decline in contributions from currency translation. Acquisitions contributed 6% to revenues in the three month period.

The Company’s base revenues continue to stabilize as core revenues have been in a range of -21% to -25% since January 2009.

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. (Percent change for three months ended May 31, 2009 versus prior year period) …