Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, reported operating revenue for the second quarter 2009 were $3.4 billion, down 25.5% from second quarter 2008. Profit declined 66.6% to $176.6 million. Base revenues declined 22.2%, with North American base revenues decreasing 26.8% and international base revenues declining 17.3%.
Year-to-date, the diversified industrial manufacturer reported sales of $6.5 billion, down 24.7% from same period a year ago. Profit declined 83.5% to $137.2 million.
The company incurred $65 million of restructuring charges in the quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $98 million. An additional $50 million to $70 million of restructuring charges are expected in the second half of 2009.
Worldwide revenues for the Power Systems and Electronics segment declined …
