UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 10-K
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172022
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Commission file number 1-4797
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware36-1258310
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
155 Harlem Avenue Glenview, IllinoisGlenviewIllinois60025
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’sRegistrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 724-7500
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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1.75% Euro Notes due 2022New York Stock Exchange
1.25% Euro Notes due 2023ITW23New York Stock Exchange
0.250% Euro Notes due 2024ITW24ANew York Stock Exchange
0.625% Euro Notes due 2027ITW27New York Stock Exchange
2.125% Euro Notes due 2030ITW30New York Stock Exchange
1.00% Euro Notes due 2031ITW31New York Stock Exchange
3.00% Euro Notes due 2034ITW34New York Stock Exchange
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 20172022 was approximately $45.9$56.3 billion based on the New York Stock Exchange closing sales price as of June 30, 2017.2022.
Shares of Common Stockcommon stock outstanding at January 31, 2018: 341,545,719.2023: 305,068,141.
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Table of Contents
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PART I


ITEM 1.Business


General


Illinois Tool Works Inc. (the "Company" or "ITW") was founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1915. The Company's ticker symbol is ITW. The Company is a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment with 8584 divisions in 5651 countries. As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company employed approximately 50,00046,000 people.


The Company's operations are organized and managed based on similar product offerings and end markets, and are reported to senior management as the following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The following is a description of the Company's seven segments:


Automotive OEM— This segment is a global, niche supplier to top tier OEMs, providing unique innovation to address pain points for sophisticated customers with complex problems. Businesses in this segment produce components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. This segment primarily serves the automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers market. Products in this segment include:


plastic and metal components, fasteners and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks and other industrial uses.


Food Equipment— This segment is a highly focused and branded industry-leaderindustry leader in commercial food equipment differentiated by innovation and integrated service offerings. This segment primarily serves the food service, food institutional/restaurantretail and food retailinstitutional/restaurant markets. Products in this segment include:


warewashing equipment;
cooking equipment, including ovens, ranges and broilers;
refrigeration equipment, including refrigerators, freezers and prep tables;
food processing equipment, including slicers, mixers and scales;
kitchen exhaust, ventilation and pollution control systems; and
food equipment service, maintenance and repair.


Test & Measurement and Electronics— This segment is a branded and innovative producer of test and measurement and electronic manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and operations, or "MRO" solutions that improve efficiency and quality for customers in diverse end markets. Businesses in this segment produce equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics. This segment primarily serves the electronics, general industrial, industrial capital goods, automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers, andenergy, consumer durables and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:


equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials, structures, gases and fluids;
electronic assembly equipment and related consumable solder materials;equipment;
electronic components and component packaging;
static control equipment and consumables used for contamination control in clean room environments; and
pressure sensitive adhesives and components for telecommunications, electronics, medical, transportation and transportationtelecommunications applications.


Welding— This segment is a branded value-added equipment and specialty consumable manufacturer with innovative and leading technology. Businesses in this segment produce arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications. This segment primarily serves the general industrial market, which includes fabrication, shipbuilding and other general industrial markets, and construction, energy, construction, MRO, industrial capital goods and automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:


arc welding equipment; and
metal arc welding consumables and related accessories; andaccessories.

metal jacketing and other insulation products.
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Polymers & Fluids— This segment is a highly branded supplier to niche markets that require value-added, differentiated products. Businesses in this segment produce engineered adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. This segment primarily serves the automotive aftermarket, general industrial MRO and constructionMRO markets. Products in this segment include:


adhesives for industrial, construction and consumer purposes;
chemical fluids which clean or add lubrication to machines;
epoxy and resin-based coating products for industrial applications;
hand wipes and cleaners for industrial applications;
fluids, polymers and other supplies for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance;
fillers and putties for auto body repair; and
polyester coatings and patch and repair products for the marine industry.


Construction Products— This segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and solutions. This segment primarily serves the residential construction, renovation/remodel and commercial construction markets. Products in this segment include:


fasteners and related fastening tools for wood and metal applications;
anchors, fasteners and related tools for concrete applications;
metal plate truss components and related equipment and software; and
packaged hardware, fasteners, anchors and other products for retail.


Specialty Products— This segment is focused on diversified niche market opportunities with substantial patent protection producing beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. This segment primarily serves the food and beverage, consumer durables, general industrial, industrial capital goods and printing and publishing and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:


line integration, conveyor systems and line automation for the food and beverage industries;
plastic consumables that multi-pack cans and bottles and related equipment;
foil, film and related equipment used to decorate consumer products;
product coding and marking equipment and related consumables;
plastic and metal fastenersclosures and components for appliances;
airport ground support equipment; and
components for medical devices.


The information set forth below is applicable to all segments of the Company unless otherwise noted.


The ITW Business Model


The powerful and highly differentiated ITW Business Model is the Company’sCompany's core source of value creation. This business modelIt is the Company’sCompany's competitive advantage and defines how ITW creates value for its shareholders and comprisesshareholders. The ITW Business Model is comprised of three unique elements:


ITW’s ITW's 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process is the operating system that is applied in every ITW business. Initially introduced as a manufacturing efficiency tool in the 1980s, ITW has continually refined, improved and expanded 80/20 into a proprietary, holistic business management process that generates significant value for the Company and its customers. Through the application of data-drivendata driven insights generated by 80/20 practice, ITW focuses on its largest and best opportunities (the “80”"80") and eliminates cost, complexity and distractions associated with the less profitable opportunities (the “20”"20"). 80/20 enables ITW businesses to consistently achieve world-class operational excellence in product availability, quality, and innovation, while generating superior financial performance;


Customer-back innovationInnovation has fueled decades of profitable growth at ITW. The Company’sCompany's unique innovation approach is built on insight gathered from the 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process. Working from the customer back, ITW businesses position themselves as the go-to problem solver for their “80”"80" customers. ITW’sITW's innovation efforts are focused on understanding customer needs, particularly those in “80”"80" markets with solid long-term growth fundamentals, and subsequently creating unique solutions to address those needs. These customer insights and learnings drive innovation at ITW and have contributed to a portfolio of more than 17,000approximately 19,200 granted and pending patents;

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ITW’s decentralized, entrepreneurial cultureITW's Decentralized, Entrepreneurial Culture enables ITW businesses to be fast, focused, and responsive. ITW businesses have significant flexibility within the framework of the ITW Business Model to customize their approach in order to best serve their specific customers' needs. ITW colleagues recognize their unique responsibilities to execute the Company's strategy and values. As a result, the Company maintains a focused and simple organizational structure that, combined with outstanding execution, delivers best-in-class services and solutions adapted to each business' customers and end markets.


Enterprise Strategy


In late 2012, ITW began the first phase of its strategic framework transitioning the Company on its current strategic path to fully leverage the compelling performance potential of the ITW Business Model. Since then, ITW has made considerable progress, as evidenced by the Company’s strong financial performance over the past five years.

The roots of ITW’s Enterprise Strategy began in late 2011 / early 2012, when the Company undertook a complete review of its performance. Focusingperformance, focusing on its businesses delivering consistent above-market growth with best-in-class margins and returns, ITW developedand developing a strategy to replicate that performance across its operations.


Based on this rigorous evaluation, ITW determined that solid and consistent above-market organic growth must beis the core growth engine to deliver world-class financial performance and compelling long-term returns for its shareholders. To shift its primary growth engine to organic, the Company began executing a multi-step approach.


The first step was to narrow the focus and improve the quality of ITW’sITW's business portfolio. As part of the Portfolio Management initiative, ITW exited businesses that were operating in commoditized market spaces and prioritized sustainable differentiation as a must-have requirement for all ITW businesses. This process included both divesting entire businesses and exiting commoditized product lines and customers inside otherwise highly differentiated ITW divisions.


As a result of this work, ITW’sITW's business portfolio now has significantly higher organic growth potential. ITW segments and divisions now possess attractive and differentiated product lines and end markets as they continue to improve operating margins and generate price/cost increases. The Company achieved this through product line simplification, or eliminating the complexity and overhead costs associated with smaller product lines and customers, while supporting and growing the businesses’businesses' largest / most profitable customers and product lines. With the initiative nearly complete and ITW businesses demonstrating notably improved financial performance, the Company believes that the product line simplification work is returning to more normalized levels.


Step two, Business Structure Simplification, was implemented to simplify and scale-up ITW’sscale up ITW's operating structure to support increased engineering, marketing, and sales resources, and at the same time, improve global reach and competitiveness, all of which were critical to driving accelerated organic growth. ITW now has 8584 scaled-up divisions with significantly enhanced focus on growth investments, core customers and products, and customer-back innovation.


The Strategic Sourcing initiative established sourcing as a core strategic and operational capability at ITW. The Company’s 80/20-enabled sourcing organization has deliveredITW, delivering an average of one percent reduction in spend each year from 2013 through 20172022 and is on trackcontinues to dobe a key contributor to the same in 2018.
Company's ongoing enterprise strategy.


With the initial portfolio realignment and scale-up work largely complete, the Company shifted its focus to preparing for and accelerating organic growth,, reapplying the 80/20 Front-to-Back process to optimize its newly scaled-up divisions for growth, first, to build a foundation of operational excellence, and second, to identify the best opportunities to drive organic growth.


ITW has clearly demonstrated superior 80/20 management, resulting in meaningful incremental improvement in margins and returns as evidenced by the Company’sCompany's operating margin and after-tax return on invested capital. At the same time, these 80/20 initiatives can also result in restructuring initiatives that reduce costs and improve profitability and returns. With this first phase

Path to Full Potential

Since the launch of the enterprise strategy, nearing completion, the Company will look ahead to the next five years and delivering differentiated performance on a sustained basis.

Sustained Differentiated Performance

While the Company has made considerable progress and ITW’s performance is nearing best-in-class levels, the Company has significant opportunity for further improvement. The second phase of the strategic framework is focused on delivering


differentiated performance on a sustained basis, with consistent above market organic growth. Moving forward, the Company remains committedour path to the four strategic principles that have served as the foundation of its progress over the past five years and that the Company believes best positions ITW to deliver continued differentiated performance over the next five years:

full potential. The ITW Business Model is the Company's competitive advantage
Focus on quality growth
"Do what we say" execution is a critical differentiator
Invest only where ITW has a competitive advantage

The ITW Business Model is the Company's Competitive Advantage

The ITW Business Model is the combination of aand unique set of strategic, operational,capabilities are a source of strong and cultural approaches and practices that is applied to every ITW business. The Business Model has existed insideenduring competitive advantage, but for the Company for over 30 years and isto truly ITW's differentiating competitive advantage. The ITW Business Model is comprisedreach its full potential, every one of three elements:

80/20 Front to Back Process = Howits divisions must also be operating at its full potential. To do so, the Company Operatesremains focused on its core principles:
Customer-Back Innovation Approach = How the Company Innovates
Decentralized Entrepreneurial Culture = How the Company ExecutesPortfolio discipline

Focus on Quality Growth

ITW prioritizes high-quality revenue growth and, as such, the Company’s primary growth focus is organic.

Leveraging the Business Model and the 80/20 front to back process provides a clear view of where to focus for high- quality growth. The Company targets differentiated end-markets and customers with critical needs and challenging pain points. ITW generates high-qualityFront-to-Back practice excellence
Full-potential organic growth through consistent customer-back innovation and customer service excellence.

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Portfolio Discipline

The Company only invests and operates in industries and businesses that have the right “raw material” towhere it can generate high quality organic growth through the application ofsignificant, long-term competitive advantage from the ITW Business Model. ITW’s current portfolio of seven segments offers solid growth potential and a high degree of diversificationITW businesses have the right "raw material" in terms of geographicmarket and end market exposures, enabling the Company to deliver consistent high-quality growth in an increasingly volatile and competitive global market environment.

"Do What We Say" Execution is a Critical Differentiator

ITW’s commitment to execution is a key differentiator for ITW. Living up to the Company’s commitments - “do what we say” execution - is a deeply embedded core element of the culture. The culture is the enginebusiness attributes that translates ITW's strategy into action, and action into results.

All divisions function within a “framework” that defines how the culture operates and defines the Company’s values, business model and strategy to ensure all divisions are working toward our common set of goals. Business leaders have the flexibility to define the actions and customize their approach to meet those goals. This “flexibility within the framework” establishes an entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made “bottom up” by those with the greatest knowledge, capability and proximity to the customer, which enables our businesses to be nimble and react quickly to market conditions and customer requirements.

ITW is simple, straightforward and transparent in everything it does. The Company sets clear performance expectations and financial targets, executes against these at the appropriate pace, and establishes the freedom to define how to achieve results within the construct of the Business Model.

Invest Only Where ITW Has a Competitive Advantage

The Company is highly focused and disciplined in its approach to invest only where it can leveragebest fit the ITW Business Model into compelling and sustainable competitive advantage.

Investmentshave significant potential to supportdrive above-market organic growth over the long-term.

The Company focuses on high-quality businesses, ensuring it operates in markets with positive long-term macro fundamentals and sustain itswith customers that have critical needs and value ITW's differentiated products, services and solutions. ITW's portfolio operates in highly differentiated core businesses, such as new product innovation, marketing programs, simplification projects,diverse end markets and capital investments, are ITW’s number one investment priority.



Divestiture Activity

Divestiture of the Industrial Packaging Segment— In February 2013,geographies which makes the Company announced thatmore resilient in the face of uncertain or volatile market environments.

The Company routinely evaluates its portfolio to ensure it was initiating a review processdelivers sustainable differentiation and drives consistent long-term performance. This includes both implementing portfolio refinements and assessing selective high-quality acquisitions to supplement ITW's long-term growth potential.

The Company previously communicated its intent to explore strategic alternativesoptions, including potential divestitures, for certain businesses with annual revenues totaling up to $1.0 billion. In the Industrial Packagingfourth quarter of 2019, the Company completed the divestitures of three businesses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company chose to defer any significant divestiture activity in 2020 and 2021. The Company reinitiated the divestiture process in 2022 for certain businesses with combined annual revenues of approximately $0.5 billion, subject to approval by the Company's Board of Directors. In the second quarter of 2022, plans were approved to divest two businesses, including one business in the Polymers & Fluids segment and one business in the Food Equipment segment. In September 2013, the Company’s Boardfourth quarter of Directors authorized a plan to commence a sale process for the Industrial Packaging segment.2022, both of these businesses were divested. The Company classified the Industrial Packaging segment as held for sale beginningbusiness in the third quarter of 2013 and no longer presented thisPolymers & Fluids segment as part of its continuing operations.

On February 6, 2014, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreementwas sold for $220 million, subject to sell the Industrial Packaging business to The Carlyle Group for $3.2 billion. The transaction was completed on May 1, 2014,certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $1.7 billion ($1.1 billion after-tax)$156 million. The business in the second quarterFood Equipment segment was sold for $59 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of 2014 which$41 million. Operating revenue related to these divested businesses that was included in Incomethe Company's results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $106 million, $115 million and $113 million, respectively. Refer to Note 4. Divestitures in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding the Company's divestitures.

80/20 Front-to-Back Practice Excellence

The 80/20 Front-to-Back process is a rigorous, iterative and highly data-driven approach to identify where the Company has true differentiation and the ability to drive sustainable, high-quality organic growth. The Company simplifies and eliminates complexity and redesigns every aspect of its business to ensure focused execution on key opportunities, markets, customers, and products.

ITW will continue to drive 80/20 Front-to-Back practice excellence in every division in the Company, every day. Driving strong operational excellence in the quality of 80/20 Front-to-Back practice across the Company, division by division, will produce further customer-facing performance improvement in a number of divisions and additional structural margin expansion at the enterprise level.

Pandemic Priorities and "Win the Recovery"

While it was the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that dominated the Company's attention starting in 2020, it was the collection of capabilities and competitive advantages that have been built and honed since 2012 through the execution of ITW's enterprise strategy that provided the Company with the options to respond. This, coupled with the proprietary and powerful ITW Business Model, diversified high-quality business portfolio and diligent execution put the Company in a position of strength in dealing with the global pandemic.

Throughout the global pandemic, the Company has focused its efforts on (1) protecting the health and supporting the well-being of ITW's colleagues; (2) serving the Company's customers with excellence; (3) maintaining financial strength, liquidity and strategic optionality; and (4) leveraging the Company's strengths to position it to fully participate in the recovery.

"Win the Recovery" is an execution component of the Company's enterprise strategy, not a separate initiative, with every one of the Company's divisions identifying specific opportunities presented by the pandemic to capture sustainable share gains that are aligned with the ITW long-term enterprise strategy. The Company expects these efforts to contribute meaningfully to accelerate its progress toward full-potential organic growth. The Company continues to focus on delivering strong results in any environment while executing its long-term strategy to achieve and sustain ITW's full potential performance.
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Full-potential Organic Growth

Reaching full potential means that every division is positioned for sustainable, high-quality organic growth. The Company has clearly defined action plans aimed at leveraging the performance power of the ITW Business Model to achieve full-potential organic growth in every division, with specific focus on:

"80" focused Market Penetration - fully leveraging the considerable growth potential that resides in the Company's largest and most differentiated product offerings and customer relationships
Customer-back Innovation - strengthening the Company's commitment to serial innovation and delivering a continuous flow of differentiated new products to its key customers
Strategic Sales Excellence - deploying a high-performance sales function in every division

As the Company continues to make progress toward its full potential, the Company will explore opportunities to reinforce or further expand the long-term organic growth potential of ITW through the addition of selective high-quality acquisitions, such as the acquisition of the Test & Simulation business of MTS Systems Corporation ("MTS") from discontinued operations.Amphenol Corporation on December 1, 2021. The operating results of the MTS Test & Simulation business were reported within the Company's Test & Measurement and Electronics segment. Refer to Note 3. Acquisitions in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding this acquisition.


Current Year Developments


Refer to Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Financial Information about Segments

Segment information is included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 14. Segment Information in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


Distribution Methods


The Company’sCompany's businesses primarily distribute their products directly to industrial manufacturers and through independent distributors.


Backlog


Backlog generally is not considered a significant factor in the Company’sCompany's businesses as relatively short delivery periods and rapid inventory turnover are characteristic of most of their products. Backlog by segmentTotal backlog was $2.7 billion and $2.9 billion as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016 was as follows:

In millions2017 2016
Automotive OEM$462
 $452
Food Equipment204
 188
Test & Measurement and Electronics342
 298
Welding90
 67
Polymers & Fluids57
 62
Construction Products39
 29
Specialty Products243
 217
Total$1,437
 $1,313

2021, respectively. Due to the predominately short termshort-term nature of the Company's arrangements with its customers, backlog orders scheduled for shipmentexpected to be completed beyond calendar year 2018 were2023 are not materialsignificant and represent approximately 10% of total backlog as of December 31, 2017.2022.


Competition


With operations in 5651 countries, the Company offers a wide range of products in a myriad of markets, many of which are fragmented, and the Company encounters a variety of competitors that vary by product line, end market and geographic area. The Company's competitors include many regional or specialized companies, as well as large U.S. and non-U.S. companies or divisions of large companies. Each of the Company's segments generally has several main competitors and numerous smaller ones in most of their end markets and geographic areas. In addition to numerous smaller regional competitors, the Welding segment competes globally with Lincoln Electric and ESAB.


In virtually all segments, the Company differentiates its businesses from its competitors based on product innovation, product quality, brand preference and service delivery. Technical capability is also a competitive factor in most segments. The


Company believes that each segment's primary competitive advantages derive from the Company's business modelITW Business Model and decentralized operating structure, which creates a strong focus on end markets and customers at the local level, enabling its businesses to respond rapidly to market dynamics. This structure enables the Company's businesses to drive operational excellence utilizing the Company's 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process and leveraging its product innovation capabilities. The Company also believes that its global footprint is a competitive advantage in many of its markets, especially in its Automotive OEM segment.


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Raw Materials


The Company uses raw materials of various types, primarily steel, resins and chemicals, that are available from numerous commercial sources. The availability of materials and energy has not resulted in any significant business interruptions or other major problems, and no such problems are currently anticipated.

Research and Development

Developing new and improved products, broadening the application of established products, and continuing efforts to improve and develop new methods, processes and equipment all contribute to the Company's organic growth. Many new products are designed to reduce customers' costs by eliminating steps in their manufacturing processes, reducing the number of parts in an assembly or improving the quality of customers' assembled products. Typically, the development of such products is accomplished by working closely with customers on specific applications. Research and development expenses were $225 million, $223 million and $218 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.


Intellectual Property


The Company owns approximately 3,6003,900 unexpired U.S. patents and 8,0009,600 foreign patents covering articles, methods and machines. In addition, the Company has approximately 1,5001,400 applications for patents pending in the U.S. Patent Office and 4,6004,300 applications pending in foreign patent offices. There is no assurance that any of these patents will be issued. The Company maintains a patent group for the administration of patents and processing of patent applications.


The Company believes that many of its patents are valuable and important; however, the expiration of any one of the Company's patents would not have a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial position. The Company also credits its success in the markets it serves to engineering capability; manufacturing techniques; skills and efficiency; marketing and sales promotion; and service and delivery of quality products to its customers.


In addition to patents, many of the Company's products and services are sold under various owned or licensed trademarks, which are important to the Company in the aggregate. Some of the Company's more significant trademarks include ITW, which is also used in conjunction with the trademarks of many of the Company's businesses; Deltar and Shakeproof in the Automotive OEM segment; Hobart in the Food Equipment segment; Instron and MTS in the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment; Miller in the Welding segment; Rain-X and Permatex in the Polymers & Fluids segment; Paslode in the Construction Products segment; and Hi-Cone in the Specialty Products segment.


EnvironmentalGovernment Regulations


The Company believes that its businesses and operations, including its manufacturing plants and equipment, are in substantial compliance with all applicable government laws and regulations, including those related to environmental, regulations. Additionalconsumer protection, international trade, labor and employment, human rights, tax, anti-bribery and competition matters. Any additional measures to maintain compliance are not expected to materially affect the Company’sCompany's capital expenditures (including expenditures for environmental control facilities), competitive position, financial position or results of operations.


Various legislative and administrative regulations concerning environmental issuesapplicable to the Company in the matters noted above have become effective or are under consideration in many parts of the world relating to manufacturing processes and the sale or use of certain products.world. To date, such developments have not had a substantial adverse impact on the Company's revenues, earnings or cash flows. However, if new or amended laws or regulations impose significant operational restrictions and compliance requirements upon the Company or its products, the Company's business, capital expenditures, results of operations, financial condition and competitive position could be negatively impacted. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for further information.


EmployeesHuman Capital Management


TheAs of December 31, 2022, the Company employed approximately 50,00046,000 people, with approximately 18,000 people located in the United States and the remainder in multiple other countries where the Company's businesses operate. The Company strives to be a great employer through its demonstrated commitment to talent development, employee safety, workplace culture, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion.

Talent Development. The Company's Great ITW Leader Framework defines the leadership capabilities and attributes that guide all leadership talent assessment, development and selection decisions. Great ITW Leaders are expected to be experts in the practice of the ITW Business Model, make great strategic choices, deliver great results, be great talent managers and provide strong leadership. Great ITW Leaders who have expertise in the ITW Business Model are the critical factor in translating the potential of the ITW Business Model into full performance. Because this expertise develops over time and through specific experiences, the Company focuses on developing and promoting its own talent to ensure the Company's sustained business success over the long term.

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Employee Safety. The safety and well-being of ITW's colleagues around the world has been, and always will be, its top priority. Guided by the Company's Enterprise Safety Strategy and the philosophy that every accident is preventable, ITW strives every day to foster a proactive safety culture. ITW's Enterprise Safety Strategy is based on the following core principles: (i) a goal of zero accidents; (ii) shared ownership for safety (business and individual); (iii) proactive approach focused on accident prevention; and (iv) continuous improvement philosophy.

Consistent with these commitments, employee health and safety has been a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the Company's commitment to its employees was reinforced when the Company decided not to initiate any enterprise-wide employment reduction mandates or programs at any point during the pandemic.

Workplace Culture. The Company operates under a decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that is crucial to the Company's performance and is one of the three unique elements of the ITW Business Model. ITW believes its colleagues around the world thrive in this culture, as it allows them to experience significant autonomy, a sense of December 31, 2017shared ownership with their colleagues, and a work atmosphere deeply rooted in the Company's core values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Shared Risk and Simplicity.

Compensation and Benefits. As a global employer, the Company is committed to providing market-competitive compensation and benefits to attract and retain great talent across its global divisions. Specific compensation and benefits vary worldwide and are based on regional practices. In the U.S., the Company focuses on providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports the health and wellness, educational endeavors, community involvement and financial stability of its colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusion. ITW believes it is at its best when it brings together unique perspectives, experiences and ideas. Rooted in ITW's core values of Respect and Integrity, the Company is committed to equal employment opportunity, fair treatment and creating diverse and inclusive workplaces where all ITW colleagues can perform to their full potential. ITW remains committed to achieving its diversity and inclusion goals and enhancing the diversity of its global leadership teams. ITW drives progress through a comprehensive enterprise Diversity and Inclusion Framework, which focuses on (i) leadership commitment and accountability; (ii) attracting and retaining global, diverse talent; (iii) creating inclusive workplaces; and (iv) striving to be a great employer.

Labor Relations. Less than three percent of the Company's U.S. employees are represented by a labor union. Outside the U.S., employees in certain countries are represented by an employee representative organization, such as a union, works council or employee association. The Company considers its employee relations to be excellent.




International

The Company's international operations include subsidiariesSustainability Report, published annually and joint ventures in 55 foreign countriesavailable on six continents. These operations serve such end markets as automotive OEM/tiers, automotive aftermarket, commercial food equipment, construction, general industrial,the Company's website (www.itw.com), contains more information about the Company's human capital and others on a worldwide basis. The Company's revenues from sales to customers outside the U.S. were approximately 56% of revenues, 55% of revenuesits programs, goals and 54% of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Refer to Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 14. Segmentprogress. Information in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional informationthe Sustainability Report or on international activities. International operations are subject to certain potential risks inherent in conducting business in foreign countries, including price controls, exchange controls, limitations on participation in local enterprises, nationalization, expropriation and other governmental action, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Additional risks of the Company's international operations are described under Item 1A. Risk Factors.website is not incorporated herein by reference.


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Information About Our Executive Officers

Executive Officers of the Company as of February 15, 2018 were as follows:

NameOfficeAge
E. Scott SantiChairman & Chief Executive Officer56
Norman D. Finch Jr.Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary53
John R. HartnettExecutive Vice President57
Michael M. LarsenSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer49
Mary K. LawlerSenior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer52
Roland M. MartelExecutive Vice President63
Steven L. MartindaleExecutive Vice President61
Sundaram NagarajanExecutive Vice President55
Christopher O’HerlihyVice Chairman54
Randall J. ScheunemanVice President & Chief Accounting Officer50
Lei SchlitzExecutive Vice President51
Juan VallsExecutive Vice President56
Michael R. ZimmermanExecutive Vice President57


The executive officers of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Set forth below is information regarding the principal occupations and employment and business experience over the past five years for each executive officer. Unless otherwise stated, employment is by the Company.


Mr. Santi is the ChairmanExecutive Officers of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerCompany as of the Company. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2015 after having servedFebruary 10, 2023 were as President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as a director, since November 2012. In October 2012, he was elected President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Santi served as Vice Chairman from 2008 to October 2012.follows:

NameAgePresent PositionYear Elected to Present PositionOther Positions Held During 2018-2022
E. Scott Santi61Chairman & Chief Executive Officer2015President & Chief Executive Officer, 2012-2015.
Axel Beck57Executive Vice President2020Group President, food equipment businesses, 2016-2020.
Kenneth Escoe47Executive Vice President2020Vice President/General Manager, specialty products businesses, 2016-2019; Group President, specialty products businesses, 2019-2020.
Javier Gracia Carbonell50Executive Vice President2022Vice President/General Manager, construction businesses, 2017-2020; Group President, construction businesses, 2020-2021.
Patricia A. Hartzell46Executive Vice President2022Vice President/General Manager, test and measurement & electronics businesses, 2017-2020; Group President, test and measurement & electronics businesses, 2020-2021.
Michael M. Larsen54Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer2013
Mary K. Lawler57Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer2014
Christopher O'Herlihy59Vice Chairman2015
Randall J. Scheuneman55Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer2009
Jennifer K. Schott49Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary2021Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, Discover Financial Services, 2016-2019; Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, Caterpillar, Inc., 2019-2021.
Sharon Szafranski56Executive Vice President2020Vice President/General Manager, test & measurement and electronics businesses, 2016-2019; Group President, test & measurement and electronics businesses, 2019-2020.
Michael R. Zimmerman62Executive Vice President2015
Mr. Finch joined the Company in January 2017 and was elected Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in February 2017. From 2013 to January 2017, he served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Sealed Air Corporation, a global manufacturer of products related to food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection. Prior thereto, he served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (now Zimmer Biomet Holdings), a global medical device company.

Mr. Hartnett was elected Executive Vice President in 2012. Prior to that, he held various management positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as Group President of the automotive aftermarket businesses.

Mr. Larsen joined the Company and was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September 2013. From October 2010 to August 2013, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gardner Denver, Inc., a global manufacturer of highly engineered compressors, blowers, pumps and other fluid transfer equipment. In addition, he served as


interim CEO of Gardner Denver from July 2012 to November 2012, and as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of that company from November 2012 to July 2013.

Ms. Lawler joined the Company and was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in October 2014. From June 2013 to October 2014, she served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources, at GATX Corporation, a rail car leasing company. Prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, at GATX Corporation, from May 2008 to May 2013.

Mr. Martel has served in his present position since 2006.

Mr. Martindale has served in his present position since 2008.

Mr. Nagarajan has served in his present position since 2010.

Mr. O’Herlihy was elected Vice Chairman in 2015. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President from 2010 to 2015.

Mr. Scheuneman has served in his present position since 2009.

Ms. Schlitz was elected Executive Vice President in 2015. Prior to that, she held various management positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as a Group President within the food equipment businesses since 2011.

Mr. Valls has served in his present position since 2007.

Mr. Zimmerman was elected Executive Vice President in 2015. Prior to that, he held various management positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as a Group President within the welding businesses since 2010.


Available Information


The Company electronically files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"(the "SEC"). The public may read and copy any materials the Company has filed with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains a website (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. Copies of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are also available free of charge through the Company's website (www.itw.com), as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing with or otherwise furnishing such information to the SEC, and are available in print to any shareholder who requests them.SEC. The Company will furnish any exhibit not contained herein upon the payment of a fee representing the reasonable cost to the Company of furnishing the exhibit. Requests for exhibits may be sent to Illinois Tool Works Inc., 155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025, Attention: Secretary. Also posted on the Company’s website are the following:

Statement of Principles of Conduct;
Company's Code of Ethics for the CEO and key financial and accounting personnel;personnel is also posted on the Company's website.
Charters of the Audit, Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Compensation Committees of the Board of Directors;
Corporate Governance Guidelines;
Global Anti-Corruption Policy;
Corporate Citizenship Statement;
Conflict Minerals Policy Statement;
Supplier Code of Conduct; and
Government Affairs Information.



ITEM 1A.Risk Factors


The Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are subject to various risks, including, but
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not limited to, those set forth below, which could cause actual results to vary materially from recent results or from anticipated future results. These risk factors should be considered together with information included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Economic Risks

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations and could affect the Company's liquidity. The full and long-term extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, pandemics, or public health crises on our business depend on future events that continue to be highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken globally to reduce its spread have negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted consumer/customer demand and global supply chains, and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have the potential to alter demand for our products and to disrupt our supply chain as a result of shifts in demand, illness, travel restrictions, transportation disruptions, increased border controls or closures, or financial hardship. We have been able to procure the critical raw materials and components necessary to continue production, but prices for some raw materials have increased significantly and there is no guarantee that we will be able to procure critical raw materials in the future without materially adversely impacting our operating margins. A prolonged extension of the conditions resulting from the pandemic could force both customer and supplier bankruptcies, which we expect would adversely impact our results; however, given the uncertainty around the continued duration and breadth of the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot reasonably estimate the extent of these adverse effects on our operations.

The ultimate significance of the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, pandemics or public health crises on our business will depend on events that are beyond our control and that we cannot predict. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

The Company's results are impacted by global economic conditions. Downturns in the markets served by the Company could adversely affect its businesses, results of operations or financial condition.


The Company's businesses are impacted by economic conditions around the globe. Slower economic growth, financial market instability, high unemployment,inflation, natural disasters, public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), labor market challenges, supply chain disruptions, armed conflicts (such as the Russia and Ukraine conflict), government deficit reduction, sequestration and other austerity measures impacting the markets the Company serves can adversely affect the Company’sCompany's businesses by reducing demand for the Company's products and services, limiting financing available to the Company's customers, causing production delays, increasing order cancellations and the difficulty in collecting accounts receivable, increasing price competition, or increasing the risk that counterparties to the Company's contractual arrangements will become insolvent or otherwise unable to fulfill their obligations.


Rising interest rates could have a dampening effect on overall economic activity and/or the financial condition of the Company's customers, either or both of which could negatively affect customer demand for the Company's products and customers' ability to repay obligations to the Company. Rising interest rates could have an impact on the Company and its customers' cost of capital.

The global nature of the Company's operations subjects it to political, economic and economicsocial risks that could adversely affect its business, results of operations or financial condition.


TheOver 50% of the Company's net sales are derived from customers outside the United States, and the Company currently operates in 5651 countries. The risks inherent in the Company's global operations include:


fluctuation in currency exchange rates;
limitations on ownership or participation in local enterprises;
price controls, exchange controls and limitations on repatriation of earnings;
transportation delays and interruptions;disruptions;
political, social and economic instability and disruptions;disruptions, including political unrest and armed conflicts;
acts of terrorism;
the impact of widespread public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic);
government embargoes, sanctions or foreign trade restrictions;
the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers;barriers and retaliatory countermeasures;
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government actions impacting international trade agreements, including the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement;
import and export controls;
social and labor unrest and current and changing regulatory environments;
the potential for expropriation or nationalization of enterprises;
difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations;
multiple and potentially conflicting laws, regulations and policies that are subject to change;
limitations on its ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; and
potentially adverse tax consequences.


The global geopolitical and trade environment has resulted in raw material inflation and potential for increased escalation of domestic and international tariffs and retaliatory trade policies. Further changes in U.S. trade policy (including new or additional increases in duties or tariffs) and retaliatory actions by U.S. trade partners, including sanctions against Russia and developments in U.S.-China trade relations, could result in a worsening of economic conditions. If the Company is unable to successfully manage these and otherthe risks associated with managing and expanding its international businesses, the risks could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations or financial condition.

The benefits from the Company’s Enterprise Strategycondition may not be as expected and the Company's financial results could be adversely impacted.

As the Company has substantially completed its Enterprise Strategy initiatives of portfolio management and business structure simplification, its focus has pivoted to organic revenue growth and continued margin improvement. Product line and customer base simplification activities, which are core elements of the Company’s 80/20 front to back process, continue to be applied to the Company’s scaled up operating divisions and remain active elements of the Enterprise Strategy. Although these activities are expected to improve future operating margins and organic revenue growth, they are also expected to have a negative impact on the Company’s overall organic revenue growth in the short term. If the Company is unable to realize the expected benefits from its Enterprise Strategy initiatives, the Company's financial results could be adversely impacted.

The timing and amount of the Company’s share repurchases are subject to a number of uncertainties.

Share repurchases constitute a significant component of the Company’s capital allocation strategy. The Company funds its share repurchases with free cash flow and short-term borrowings. The amount and timing of share repurchases will be based on a variety of factors. Important factors that could cause the Company to limit, suspend or delay its share repurchases include unfavorable trading market conditions, the price of the Company's common stock, the nature of other investment


opportunities presented to us from time to time, the ability to obtain financing at attractive rates and the availability of U.S. cash.

The Company may incur fines or penalties, damage to its reputation or other adverse consequences if its employees, agents or business partners violate anti-bribery, competition, export and import, environmental or other laws.

The Company has a decentralized operating structure under which its individual businesses are allowed significant decision-making autonomy within the Company’s strategic framework and internal financial and compliance controls. The Company cannot ensure that its internal controls will always protect against reckless or criminal acts committed by its employees, agents or business partners that might violate U.S. and/or non-U.S. laws, including anti-bribery, competition, export and import, and environmental laws. Any such improper actions could subject the Company to civil or criminal investigations, could lead to substantial civil or criminal monetary and non-monetary penalties against the Company or its subsidiaries, or could damage its reputation.


A significant fluctuation between the U.S. Dollar and other currencies could adversely impact the Company's operating income.


Although the Company's financial results are reported in U.S. Dollars, a significant portion of its sales and operating costs are realized in other currencies, with the largest concentration of foreign sales occurring in Europe. The Company's profitability is affected by movements of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro and other foreign currencies in which it generates revenues and incurs expenses. Significant long-term fluctuations in relative currency values, and in particular, an increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies, has had and could have an adverse effect on profitability and financial condition.


Business and Operational Risks

The benefits from the Company's enterprise strategy may not be as expected and the Company's financial results could be adversely impacted, or the Company may not meet its long-term financial performance targets.

As the Company continues to execute on its enterprise strategy initiatives, it remains focused on the core principles of portfolio discipline, 80/20 Front-to-Back practice excellence, and organic growth. Product line and customer base simplification activities, which are core elements of the Company's 80/20 Front-to-Back process, continue to be applied by the Company's operating divisions and are active elements of the enterprise strategy. Although these activities are expected to improve future operating margins and organic revenue growth, they are also expected to have a negative impact on the Company's overall organic revenue growth in the short term. Additionally, other core activities of the enterprise strategy related to portfolio discipline and organic growth, including customer-back innovation and strategic sales excellence, may not have the desired impact on future operating results. If the Company is unable to realize the expected benefits from its enterprise strategy initiatives, the Company's financial results could be adversely impacted, or the Company may not meet its long-term financial performance targets.

The timing and amount of the Company's share repurchases are subject to a number of uncertainties.

Share repurchases constitute a significant component of the Company's capital allocation strategy. The Company has historically funded its share repurchases with free cash flow and short-term borrowings. The amount and timing of share repurchases will be based on a variety of factors. Important factors that could cause the Company to limit, suspend or delay its share repurchases include unfavorable trading market conditions, the price of the Company's common stock, the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time, regulatory developments relating to share repurchase programs, the ability to obtain financing at attractive rates and the availability of U.S. cash.

If the Company is unable to successfully introduce new products, its future growth may be adversely affected.


The Company's ability to develop new products based on innovation can affect its competitive position and sometimes requires the investment of significant time and resources. Difficulties or delays in research, development, production or commercialization of new products and services may reduce future revenues and adversely affect the Company's competitive position. If the Company is unable to create sustainable product differentiation, its organic growth may be adversely affected.

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If the Company is unable to adequately protect its intellectual property, its competitive position and results of operations may be adversely impacted.


Protecting the Company's intellectual property is critical to its innovation efforts. The Company owns patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and/or other intellectual property rights related to many of its products, and also has exclusive and non-exclusive license rights under intellectual property owned by others. The Company's intellectual property rights may be challenged or infringed upon by third parties, particularly in countries where property rights are not highly developed or protected, or the Company may be unable to maintain, renew or enter into new license agreements with third-party owners of intellectual property on reasonable terms. Unauthorized use of the Company's intellectual property rights by third parties, particularly in countries where property rights are not highly developed or protected, or inability to preserve existing intellectual property rights could adversely impact the Company's competitive position and results of operations.


The Company has significant goodwill and other intangible assets, and future impairment of these assets could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial results.

The Company has recorded significant goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets on its balance sheet as a result of acquisitions, including the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business in December 2021. A number of factors may result in impairments to goodwill and other intangible assets, including significant negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, increased competition and significant changes in the use of the assets. Impairment charges could adversely affect the Company's financial condition or results of operations in the periods recognized.

Raw material price increases and supply shortages could adversely affect results.

The supply of raw materials to the Company and to its component parts suppliers could be interrupted for a variety of reasons, including availability and pricing. The Company and its customers have experienced supply chain disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the global reaction to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and continued disruptions to the supply chain could adversely affect the Company's ability to meet commitments to customers. Prices for raw materials necessary for production have fluctuated significantly in the past and the Company has experienced upward pricing pressure on raw materials such as steel, resins and chemicals. Significant price increases could adversely affect the Company's results of operations and operating margins. In particular, inflation, changes in trade policies, the imposition of duties and tariffs, potential retaliatory countermeasures, public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), threatened or actual military conflicts and severe weather events could adversely impact the price or availability of raw materials. The Company may not be able to pass along increased raw material and components parts prices to its customers in the form of price increases or its ability to do so could be delayed. Consequently, its results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.

The Company's defined benefit pension plans are subject to financial market risks that could adversely affect its results of operations and cash flows.

The performance of financial markets and interest rates impact the Company's funding obligations under its defined benefit pension plans. Significant changes in market interest rates, decreases in the fair value of plan assets and investment losses on plan assets may increase the Company's funding obligations and adversely impact its results of operations and cash flows.

If the Company is unable to protect its information technology infrastructure against service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches, or if there is a violation of data privacy laws, there could be a negative impact on operating results or the Company may suffer financial or reputational damage.

The Company relies on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities, including procurement, manufacturing, distribution, invoicing and collection. These technology networks and systems may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to failures during the process of upgrading or replacing software, databases or components; power outages; hardware failures; computer viruses; employee error or malfeasance; and attacks by computer hackers, which have continued to increase on a global scale in both magnitude and frequency, taken on novel and unprecedented forms and become more difficult to detect. Minor security breaches have occurred from time to time and are expected to occur in the future. Although the cyber-attacks experienced to date have not had a material impact, future security breaches of our technology networks and systems or those of our vendors and third-party service providers could result in unauthorized disclosure of confidential information or personal data belonging to our employees, partners, customers or suppliers, which could cause reputational and legal harm as we are subject to data privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation, in the various countries in which we operate. If our information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption, or shutdown, and business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, or if we
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violate data privacy laws, there could be a negative impact on operating results or the Company may suffer financial or reputational damage.

Strategic Transaction Risks

The Company's acquisition of businesses could negatively impact its profitability and returns.


The Company has engaged in various acquisitions in the past, such as the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business in December 2021, and could choose to acquire additional businesses in the future. Acquisitions involve a number of risks and financial, accounting, managerial and operational challenges, including the following, any of which could adversely affect the Company's profitability and returns:

The acquired businessbusiness' inability to adapt to the ITW Business Model or otherwise perform in accordance with the Company's anticipated results or timetable, could cause it to under-perform relative to the Company’sCompany's expectations and the price paid for it, or not perform in accordance with the Company’s anticipated timetable.it.
The acquired business could cause the Company's financial results to differ from expectations in any given fiscal period, or over the long term.
Acquisition-related earnings charges could adversely impact operating results.
The acquired business could place unanticipated demands on the Company's management, operational resources and financial and internal control systems.
The Company may assume unknown liabilities, known contingent liabilities that become realized or known liabilities that prove greater than anticipated, internal control deficiencies or exposure to regulatory sanctions resulting from the activities of the acquired business. The realization of any of these liabilities or deficiencies may


increase the Company's expenses, adversely affect its financial position or cause noncompliance with its financial reporting obligations.
As a result of acquisitions, the Company has in the past recorded significant goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets on its balance sheet. If the Company is not able to realize the value of these assets, it may recognize charges relating to the impairment of these assets.


Past divestituresDivestitures pose the risk of retained liabilities that could adversely affect the Company's financial results.


The Company'sCompany has had significant divestiture activity increased in 2012, 2013 and 2014the past in accordance with its portfolio management initiative. Thoughinitiative, and it divested two businesses in the divestiture elementfourth quarter of its2022 as it continues portfolio management initiative is essentially complete, therefinements to maintain portfolio discipline. The Company has retained certain liabilities directly or through indemnifications made to the buyerbuyers against known and unknown contingent liabilities such as lawsuits, tax liabilities, product liability claims and environmental matters.

The Company has significant goodwill and other intangible assets, and future impairment of these assetsmatters, which could have a material adverse impact onadversely affect the Company's financial results.


The Company has recorded significant goodwillTax, Legal and other identifiable intangible assets on its balance sheet as a result of acquisitions. A number of factors may result in impairments to goodwill and other intangible assets, including significant negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, increased competition and significant changes in the use of the assets. Impairment charges could result that adversely affect the Company's financial condition or results of operations in the periods recognized.Regulatory Risks

Disruptions or volatility in global financial markets or changes in the Company's credit ratings could increase the Company's funding costs or reduce the availability of credit.

Global economic conditions may cause volatility and disruptions in the financial markets. The Company’s continued ability to meet its cash requirements requires substantial liquidity and access to the financial markets. In addition, the Company’s borrowing costs can be affected by short and long-term ratings assigned by independent rating agencies. If conditions in the financial markets decline or the Company’s credit ratings are negatively impacted, its funding costs could be increased or the availability of credit could be diminished.

Raw material price increases and supply shortages could adversely affect results.

The supply of raw materials to the Company and to its component parts suppliers could be interrupted for a variety of reasons, including availability and pricing. Prices for raw materials necessary for production have fluctuated significantly in the past and significant increases could adversely affect the Company's results of operations and profit margins. Due to pricing pressure or other factors, the Company may not be able to pass along increased raw material and components parts prices to its customers in the form of price increases or its ability to do so could be delayed. Consequently, its results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.


Unfavorable tax law changes and tax authority rulings may adversely affect results.


The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and in various foreign jurisdictions. Domestic and international tax liabilities are based on the income and expenses in various tax jurisdictions. The Company's effective tax rate could be adversely affected by changes in the mix of earnings among countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets or changes in tax laws. The amount of income taxes is subject to ongoing audits by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities and by non-U.S. authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts recorded, future financial results may include unfavorable tax adjustments.


The U.S. government has recently enacted comprehensive tax legislation that includes significant changes to the taxation of business entities. The Company made a reasonable estimate of the effects on the existing deferred tax balances and one-time transition tax, however the ultimate impact of this tax reform is uncertain due to subsequent clarification of the tax law and refinement of estimated amounts and the Company's business and financial condition could be adversely affected.




The Company's defined benefit pension plans are subject to financial market risks that could adversely affect its results of operations and cash flows.

The performance of financial markets and interest rates impact the Company's funding obligations under its defined benefit pension plans. Significant changes in market interest rates, decreases in the fair value of plan assets and investment losses on plan assets may increase the Company's funding obligations and adversely impact its results of operations and cash flows.

Potential adverseAdverse outcomes in legal proceedings or enforcement actions may adversely affect results.


The Company's businesses expose it to potential costs and adverse rulings associated with commercial, intellectual property, employment, toxic tort and other types of product liability claims and lawsuits. The Company's global operations also subject it to government investigations in numerous countries. We cannot predict the outcome of claims, investigations and lawsuits and we may incur costs, judgments or fines or enter into settlements that are inherent in the design, manufacture and sale of its products and the products of third-party vendors.could adversely impact our businesses, reputation or future financial results. The Company currently maintains insurance programs consisting of self-insurance up to certain limits and excess insurance coverage for claims over established limits. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain insurance on acceptable terms or that its insurance programs will provide adequate protection against actual losses. In addition, the Company is subject to the risk that one or more of its insurers may become insolvent and become unable to pay claims that may be made in the future. Even if it maintains adequate insurance programs, claims, judgments or settlements
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could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, liquidity and results of operations and on its ability to obtain suitable, adequate or cost-effective insurance in the future.


Uncertainty related to climate changeenvironmental regulation and industry standards, as well as physical risks of climate change, could impact the Company's results of operations and financial position.


Increased public awareness and concern regarding environmental risks, including global climate change, may result in more international, regional and/or federal requirements or industry standards to reduce or mitigate global warming and theseother environmental risks. These regulations or standards could mandate even more restrictive standards,requirements, such as stricter limits on greenhouse gas emissions and production of single use plastics, than the voluntary commitments that the Company has made or require such changes on a more accelerated time frame. There continues to be a lack of consistent climate legislation, which creates economic and regulatory uncertainty. In addition, the physical risks of climate change may impact the availability and cost of materials and natural resources, sources and supply of energy, product demand and manufacturing and could increase insurance and other operating costs, including, potentially, to repair damage incurred as a result of extreme weather events or to renovate or retrofit facilities to better withstand extreme weather events. If environmental laws or regulations or industry standards are either changed or adopted and impose significant operational restrictions and compliance requirements upon the Company or its products, they could negatively impactor the Company’sCompany's operations are disrupted due to physical impacts of climate change, the Company's business, capital expenditures, results of operations, financial condition and competitive position.

If the Company is unable to protect its information technology infrastructure against service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches, thereposition could be a negative impact on operating results or the Company may suffer financial or reputational damage.

negatively impacted.

The Company relies on information technology networksmay incur fines or penalties, damage to its reputation or other adverse consequences if its employees, agents or business partners violate anti-bribery, competition, export and systems,import, trade sanctions, data privacy, environmental, human rights or other laws.

The Company has a decentralized operating structure under which its individual businesses are allowed significant decision-making autonomy within the Company's strategic framework and internal financial and compliance controls. The Company cannot ensure that its internal controls will always protect against reckless or criminal acts committed by its employees, agents or business partners that might violate U.S. and/or non-U.S. laws, including anti-bribery, competition, export and import, trade sanctions, data privacy, environmental and human rights laws. As recent years have seen a substantial increase in the Internet, to process, transmitglobal enforcement of anti-corruption laws and store electronic information,adoption of new trade sanctions and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities, including procurement, manufacturing, distribution, invoicing and collection. These technology networks and systems may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to failures during the process of upgrading or replacing software, databases or components; power outages; hardware failures; attacks by computer hackers; computer viruses; employee error or malfeasance. In addition, security breacheshuman rights laws, any such improper actions could result in unauthorized disclosure of confidential information or personal data belonging to our employees, partners, customers or suppliers. If these information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption, or shutdown, and business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, there could be a negative impact on operating results orsubject the Company may suffer financialto civil or reputational damage.criminal investigations, could lead to substantial civil or criminal monetary and non-monetary penalties against the Company or its subsidiaries, or could damage its reputation.


Forward-Looking Statements


This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "plans," "intends,"intend," "may," "strategy," "prospects," "estimate," "will," "should," "could," "project," "target," "anticipate," "guidance," "forecast," and other similar words, including,and may include, without limitation, statements regarding the expectedduration and potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain challenges, related government actions and the Company's strategy in response thereto on the Company's business, future financial and operating performance, of acquired businessesfree cash flow, economic and impact of divested businesses, economicregulatory conditions in various geographic regions, the timing and amountimpact of share repurchases,foreign currency fluctuations, the timing and amount of benefits from the Company's Enterprise Strategy,enterprise strategy initiatives, the timing and amount of dividends and share repurchases, the protection of the Company's intellectual property, the likelihood of future goodwill or intangible asset impairment charges, the impact of adopting new accounting pronouncements, the adequacy of internally generated funds and credit facilities to service debt and finance the Company's capital allocation priorities, the sufficiency of U.S. generated cash to fund cash requirements in the U.S., the impact of the recently enacted U.S. tax legislation, the cost and availability of additional financing, the availability of raw materials and energy and the impact of raw material cost inflation, enterprise initiatives, the Company's portion of future benefit payments related to pension and postretirement benefits, the availabilityCompany's information technology infrastructure, potential acquisitions and divestitures and the expected performance of raw materialsacquired businesses and energy,impact of divested businesses, the expirationimpact of any oneU.S. and global tax legislation and the estimated timing and amount related to the resolution of the Company's patents,tax matters, the cost of compliance with environmental regulations, the likelihood of future goodwill or intangible asset impairment charges, the impact of failure of the Company's employees to comply with applicable laws and regulations, the impact of foreign currency


fluctuations,and the outcome of outstanding legal proceedings, the impact of adopting new accounting pronouncements, and the estimated timing and amount related to the resolution of tax matters.proceedings. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Important risks that may influence future results include those risks described above. These risks are not all inclusive and given these and other possible risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.


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Any forward-looking statements made by ITW speak only as of the date on which they are made. ITW is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.


ITW practices fair disclosure for all interested parties. Investors should be aware that while ITW regularly communicates with securities analysts and other investment professionals, it is against ITW's policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Investors should not assume that ITW agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report.


ITEM 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments


None.


ITEM 2.Properties


Due to the Company’sCompany's decentralized operating structure and global operations, the Company operates out of a large number of facilities worldwide, none of which are individually significant to the Company or its segments. As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company operated the followingapproximately 440 plants and office facilities, excluding regional sales offices and warehouse facilities:facilities. Approximately 290 of the facilities were located outside of the United States. Principal foreign countries include Germany, China, France, and the United Kingdom.

  Number Of Properties
 Owned Leased Total
Automotive OEM 58
 35
 93
Food Equipment 25
 19
 44
Test & Measurement and Electronics 27
 58
 85
Welding 25
 15
 40
Polymers & Fluids 34
 33
 67
Construction Products 27
 27
 54
Specialty Products 45
 37
 82
Corporate 1
 9
 10
Total 242
 233
 475


The Company’sCompany's properties are well suited for the purposes for which they were designed and are maintained in good operating condition. Production capacity, in general, currently exceeds operating levels. Capacity levels are somewhat flexible based on the number of shifts operated and on the number of overtime hours worked. The Company adds production capacity from time to time as required by increased demand. Additions to capacity can be made within a reasonable period of time due to the nature of the Company’sCompany's businesses.


The Company operated 301 plants and office facilities outside of the U.S. Principal countries include China, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

ITEM 3.Legal Proceedings


None.The Company's threshold for disclosing environmental legal proceedings involving a governmental authority where potential monetary sanctions are involved is $1 million.


ITEM 4.Mine Safety Disclosures


None.

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PART II


ITEM 5.Market For Registrant’sRegistrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


Common Stock Price and Dividend Data— The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Quarterly market price and dividend data for 2017 and 2016 were as shown below:

 Market Price Per Share 
Dividends
Declared
Per Share
 High Low 
2017:     
Fourth quarter$169.69
 $147.96
 $0.78
Third quarter148.28
 135.07
 0.78
Second quarter150.29
 130.17
 0.65
First quarter136.03
 120.06
 0.65
      
2016:     
Fourth quarter$127.99
 $111.50
 $0.65
Third quarter123.50
 103.08
 0.65
Second quarter109.54
 98.32
 0.55
First quarter102.98
 79.15
 0.55

There were approximately 6,0834,748 holders of record of common stock as of January 31, 2018.2023. This number does not include beneficial owners of the Company's securities held in the name of nominees.


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*Assumes $100 invested on 12/31/12 in stock or index,December 31, 2017, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal years ended December 31.
Copyright© 2018 S&P,2023 Standard & Poor's, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.S&P Global. All rights reserved.



The 2017 peer group2022 Peer Group consists of the following 17 public companies, consistent with the peer group included in the Company's Proxy statement:

companies:
3M CompanyEcolab Inc.Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Caterpillar Inc.Emerson Electric Co.Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Caterpillar Inc.Fortive CorporationPPG Industries, Inc.
Cummins Inc.Fortive CorporationRockwell Automation, Inc.
Deere & CompanyGeneral Dynamics CorporationRaytheon Company
Deere & CompanyHoneywell International Inc.Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Dover CorporationIngersoll-Rand plcStanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Dover CorporationHoneywell International Inc.Trane Technologies plc
Eaton Corporation plcJohnson Controls Inc.International plc


The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company reviews the peer group annually and from time to time it changes the composition of the Company’s peer group where changes are appropriate. In 2017, Fortive Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Raytheon Company and Rockwell Automation, Inc.There were added, as they meetno changes in the Company’s industry and size criteria. BorgWarner Inc., Masco Corporation and Textron Inc. were removed because they are consistently below the Company’s cut-off for market capitalization. Additionally, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company was removed due to its merger with Dow Chemical Company, and Pentair plc was removed due to the spin-off of its electrical business. Although Fortive Corporation was added to the Company’sCompany's peer group in 2017, it was excluded from the five year cumulative total return as there was insufficient historical data due to its recent spin-off from Danaher Corporation in 2016.2022.


Repurchases of Common Stock— On February 13, 2015,August 3, 2018, the Company’sCompany's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program which provided for the repurchase of up to $3.0 billion of the Company's common stock over an open-ended period of time (the "2018 Program"). The 2018 program was completed in the first quarter of 2022.

On May 7, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program which provides for the repurchase of up to $6.0an additional $3.0 billion of the Company’sCompany's common stock over an open-ended period of time (the "2015"2021 Program"). As of December 31, 2017,2022, there were approximately $2.4$1.5 billion of authorized repurchases remaining under the 20152021 Program.

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Share repurchase activity under the Company's share repurchase programprograms for the fourth quarter of 20172022 was as follows:


In millions except per share amounts
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramsMaximum Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under Programs
October 2022— $— — $1,990 
November 20220.5 $222.66 0.5 $1,869 
December 20221.8 $221.25 1.8 $1,490 
Total2.3 2.3 

In millions except per share amounts      
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program Maximum Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under Program
October 20170.6
 $153.31
 0.6
 $2,596
November 20170.6
 $157.32
 0.6
 $2,504
December 20170.4
 $165.58
 0.4
 $2,446
Total1.6
   1.6
  

ITEM 6.Selected Financial Data[Reserved]


In millions except per share amounts2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Operating revenue$14,314
 $13,599
 $13,405
 $14,484
 $14,135
Income from continuing operations1,687
 2,035
 1,899
 1,890
 1,630
Income per share from continuing operations:    
Basic4.90
 5.73
 5.16
 4.70
 3.65
Diluted4.86
 5.70
 5.13
 4.67
 3.63
Total assets at year-end16,780
 15,201
 15,729
 17,465
 19,599
Long-term debt at year-end7,478
 7,177
 6,896
 5,943
 2,771
Cash dividends declared per common share2.86
 2.40
 2.07
 1.81
 1.60

In 2017, the Company recorded a one-time additional income tax expense of $658 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, related to the enactment of the United States "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." Refer to Note 5. Income Taxes in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

Certain reclassifications of prior year data have been made to conform to current year reporting, including discontinued operations and adoption of new accounting guidance as discussed below.



In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued authoritative guidance to change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in a company's operations and financial results should be reported as discontinued operations. The Company adopted this new guidance effective January 1, 2015. The new guidance applies prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups held for sale after such date. There were no discontinued operations during 2017, 2016 or 2015 under this new accounting guidance. For businesses reported as discontinued operations in the statement of income prior to adoption, all related prior period income statement information has been restated. Income from discontinued operations was $1.1 billion and $49 million for the years 2014 and 2013, respectively.

In April 2015, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to simplify the balance sheet presentation of long-term debt issuance costs. Under the new guidance, long-term debt issuance costs are presented as a reduction of the carrying amount of the related long-term debt. The Company early adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2015 and restated $38 million and $22 million of deferred long-term debt issuance costs from Other assets to Long-term debt in the years 2014 and 2013, respectively.

In November 2015, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes. Under the new guidance, all deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as noncurrent in the statement of financial position. Early adoption of this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2015 decreased total assets by $175 million and $345 million in the years 2014 and 2013, respectively.

In March 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that includes several changes to simplify the accounting for stock-based compensation, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification of tax benefits in the statement of cash flows. Among the more significant changes, the new guidance requires that the income tax effects associated with the settlement of stock-based awards after adoption of the guidance be recognized through income tax expense rather than directly in equity. Additionally, the income tax effects related to excess tax benefits should be presented within operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. Excess tax benefits recognized in equity under the prior guidance were $29 million, $20 million, $33 million and $24 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company adopted the new guidance effective January 1, 2017 and applied the new guidance prospectively. Excess tax benefits of $50 million were included in Income taxes in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017. The expected effect on income tax expense or net cash provided from operating activities related to future stock-based award settlements will vary each period and will depend on inputs such as the stock price at the time of settlement and the number of awards settled in the period presented.

Additional information on the comparability of results is included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.



ITEM 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


INTRODUCTION


Illinois Tool Works Inc. (the "Company" or "ITW") is a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment with 8584 divisions in 5651 countries. As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company employed approximately 50,00046,000 people.


The Company's operations are organized and managed based on similar product offerings and end markets, and are reported to senior management as the following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.


Due to the large number of diverse businesses and the Company's decentralized operating structure, the Company does not require its businesses to provide detailed information on operating results. Instead, the Company's corporate management collects data on several key measurements: operating revenue, operating income, operating margin, overhead costs, number of months on hand in inventory, days sales outstanding in accounts receivable, past due receivables and return on invested capital. These key measures are monitored by management and significant changes in operating results versus current trends in end markets and variances from forecasts are discussed with operating unit management.


THE ITW BUSINESS MODEL


The powerful and highly differentiated ITW Business Model is the Company’sCompany's core source of value creation. This business modelIt is the Company’sCompany's competitive advantage and defines how ITW creates value for its shareholders and comprisesshareholders. The ITW Business Model is comprised of three unique elements:


ITW’s ITW's 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process is the operating system that is applied in every ITW business. Initially introduced as a manufacturing efficiency tool in the 1980s, ITW has continually refined, improved and expanded 80/20 into a proprietary, holistic business management process that generates significant value for the Company and its customers. Through the application of data-drivendata driven insights generated by 80/20 practice, ITW focuses on its largest and best opportunities (the “80”"80") and eliminates cost, complexity and distractions associated with the less profitable opportunities (the “20”"20"). 80/20 enables ITW businesses to consistently achieve world-class operational excellence in product availability, quality, and innovation, while generating superior financial performance;


Customer-back innovationInnovation has fueled decades of profitable growth at ITW. The Company’sCompany's unique innovation approach is built on insight gathered from the 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process. Working from the customer back, ITW businesses position themselves as the go-to problem solver for their “80”"80" customers. ITW’sITW's innovation efforts are focused on understanding customer needs, particularly those in “80”"80" markets with solid long-term growth fundamentals, and subsequently creating unique solutions to address those needs. These customer insights and learnings drive innovation at ITW and have contributed to a portfolio of more than 17,000approximately 19,200 granted and pending patents;


ITW’s decentralized, entrepreneurial cultureITW's Decentralized, Entrepreneurial Culture enables ITW businesses to be fast, focused, and responsive. ITW businesses have significant flexibility within the framework of the ITW Business Model to customize their approach in order to best serve their specific customers' needs. ITW colleagues recognize their unique responsibilities to
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execute the Company's strategy and values. As a result, the Company maintains a focused and simple organizational structure that, combined with outstanding execution, delivers best-in-class services and solutions adapted to each business' customers and end markets.


ENTERPRISE STRATEGY


In late 2012, ITW began the first phase of its strategic framework transitioning the Company on its current strategic path to fully leverage the compelling performance potential of the ITW Business Model. Since then, ITW has made considerable progress, as evidenced by the Company’s strong financial performance over the past five years.

The roots of ITW’s Enterprise Strategy began in late 2011 / early 2012, when the Company undertook a complete review of its performance. Focusingperformance, focusing on its businesses delivering consistent above-market growth with best-in-class margins and returns, ITW developedand developing a strategy to replicate that performance across its operations.




Based on this rigorous evaluation, ITW determined that solid and consistent above-market organic growth must beis the core growth engine to deliver world-class financial performance and compelling long-term returns for its shareholders. To shift its primary growth engine to organic, the Company began executing a multi-step approach.


The first step was to narrow the focus and improve the quality of ITW’sITW's business portfolio. As part of the Portfolio Management initiative, ITW exited businesses that were operating in commoditized market spaces and prioritized sustainable differentiation as a must-have requirement for all ITW businesses. This process included both divesting entire businesses and exiting commoditized product lines and customers inside otherwise highly differentiated ITW divisions.


As a result of this work, ITW’sITW's business portfolio now has significantly higher organic growth potential. ITW segments and divisions now possess attractive and differentiated product lines and end markets as they continue to improve operating margins and generate price/cost increases. The Company achieved this through product line simplification, or eliminating the complexity and overhead costs associated with smaller product lines and customers, while supporting and growing the businesses’businesses' largest / most profitable customers and product lines. With the initiative nearly complete and ITW businesses demonstrating notably improved financial performance, the Company believes that the product line simplification work is returning to more normalized levels.


Step two, Business Structure Simplification, was implemented to simplify and scale-up ITW’sscale up ITW's operating structure to support increased engineering, marketing, and sales resources, and at the same time, improve global reach and competitiveness, all of which were critical to driving accelerated organic growth. ITW now has 8584 scaled-up divisions with significantly enhanced focus on growth investments, core customers and products, and customer-back innovation.


The Strategic Sourcing initiative established sourcing as a core strategic and operational capability at ITW. The Company’s 80/20-enabled sourcing organization has deliveredITW, delivering an average of one percent reduction in spend each year from 2013 through 20172022 and is on trackcontinues to dobe a key contributor to the same in 2018.
Company's ongoing enterprise strategy.


With the initial portfolio realignment and scale-up work largely complete, the Company shifted its focus to preparing for and accelerating organic growth,, reapplying the 80/20 Front-to-Back process to optimize its newly scaled-up divisions for growth, first, to build a foundation of operational excellence, and second, to identify the best opportunities to drive organic growth.


ITW has clearly demonstrated superior 80/20 management, resulting in meaningful incremental improvement in margins and returns as evidenced by the Company’sCompany's operating margin and after-tax return on invested capital. At the same time, these 80/20 initiatives can also result in restructuring initiatives that reduce costs and improve profitability and returns. With this first phase

PATH TO FULL POTENTIAL

Since the launch of the enterprise strategy, nearing completion, the Company will look ahead to the next five years and delivering differentiated performance on a sustained basis.

SUSTAINED DIFFERENTIATED PERFORMANCE

While the Company has made considerable progress and ITW’s performance is nearing best-in-class levels, the Company has significant opportunity for further improvement. The second phase of the strategic framework is focused on delivering differentiated performance on a sustained basis, with consistent above market organic growth. Moving forward, the Company remains committedour path to the four strategic principles that have served as the foundation of its progress over the past five years and that the Company believes best positions ITW to deliver continued differentiated performance over the next five years:

full potential. The ITW Business Model is the Company's competitive advantage
Focus on quality growth
"Do what we say" execution is a critical differentiator
Invest only where ITW has a competitive advantage

The ITW Business Model is the Company's Competitive Advantage

The ITW Business Model is the combination of aand unique set of strategic, operational,capabilities are a source of strong and cultural approaches and practices that is applied to every ITW business. The Business Model has existed insideenduring competitive advantage, but for the Company for over 30 years and isto truly ITW's differentiating competitive advantage. The ITW Business Model is comprisedreach its full potential, every one of three elements:

80/20 Front to Back Process = Howits divisions must also be operating at its full potential. To do so, the Company Operatesremains focused on its core principles:
Customer-Back Innovation Approach = How the Company Innovates

Portfolio discipline

Decentralized Entrepreneurial Culture = How the Company Executes

Focus on Quality Growth

ITW prioritizes high-quality revenue growth and, as such, the Company’s primary growth focus is organic.

Leveraging the Business Model and the 80/20 front to back process provides a clear view of where to focus for high- quality growth. The Company targets differentiated end-markets and customers with critical needs and challenging pain points. ITW generates high-qualityFront-to-Back practice excellence
Full-potential organic growth through consistent customer-back innovation and customer service excellence.


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Portfolio Discipline

The Company only invests and operates in industries andwhere it can generate significant, long-term competitive advantage from the ITW Business Model. ITW businesses that have the right “raw material”"raw material" in terms of market and business attributes that best fit the ITW Business Model and have significant potential to generate high qualitydrive above-market organic growth over the long-term.

The Company focuses on high-quality businesses, ensuring it operates in markets with positive long-term macro fundamentals and with customers that have critical needs and value ITW's differentiated products, services and solutions. ITW's portfolio operates in highly diverse end markets and geographies which makes the Company more resilient in the face of uncertain or volatile market environments.

The Company routinely evaluates its portfolio to ensure it delivers sustainable differentiation and drives consistent long-term performance. This includes both implementing portfolio refinements and assessing selective high-quality acquisitions to supplement ITW's long-term growth potential.

The Company previously communicated its intent to explore options, including potential divestitures, for certain businesses with annual revenues totaling up to $1.0 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company completed the divestitures of three businesses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company chose to defer any significant divestiture activity in 2020 and 2021. The Company reinitiated the divestiture process in 2022 for certain businesses with combined annual revenues of approximately $0.5 billion, subject to approval by the Company's Board of Directors. In the second quarter of 2022, plans were approved to divest two businesses, including one business in the Polymers & Fluids segment and one business in the Food Equipment segment. In the fourth quarter of 2022, both of these businesses were divested. The business in the Polymers & Fluids segment was sold for $220 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $156 million. The business in the Food Equipment segment was sold for $59 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $41 million. Operating revenue related to these divested businesses that was included in the Company's results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $106 million, $115 million and $113 million, respectively. Refer to Note 4. Divestitures in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding the Company's divestitures.

80/20 Front-to-Back Practice Excellence

The 80/20 Front-to-Back process is a rigorous, iterative and highly data-driven approach to identify where the Company has true differentiation and the ability to drive sustainable, high-quality organic growth. The Company simplifies and eliminates complexity and redesigns every aspect of its business to ensure focused execution on key opportunities, markets, customers, and products.

ITW will continue to drive 80/20 Front-to-Back practice excellence in every division in the Company, every day. Driving strong operational excellence in the quality of 80/20 Front-to-Back practice across the Company, division by division, will produce further customer-facing performance improvement in a number of divisions and additional structural margin expansion at the enterprise level.

Pandemic Priorities and "Win the Recovery"

While it was the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that dominated the Company's attention starting in 2020, it was the collection of capabilities and competitive advantages that have been built and honed since 2012 through the applicationexecution of ITW's enterprise strategy that provided the Company with the options to respond. This, coupled with the proprietary and powerful ITW Business Model, diversified high-quality business portfolio and diligent execution put the Company in a position of strength in dealing with the global pandemic.

Throughout the global pandemic, the Company has focused its efforts on (1) protecting the health and supporting the well-being of ITW's colleagues; (2) serving the Company's customers with excellence; (3) maintaining financial strength, liquidity and strategic optionality; and (4) leveraging the Company's strengths to position it to fully participate in the recovery.

"Win the Recovery" is an execution component of the Company's enterprise strategy, not a separate initiative, with every one of the Company's divisions identifying specific opportunities presented by the pandemic to capture sustainable share gains that are aligned with the ITW long-term enterprise strategy. The Company expects these efforts to contribute meaningfully to accelerate its progress toward full-potential organic growth. The Company continues to focus on delivering strong results in any environment while executing its long-term strategy to achieve and sustain ITW's full potential performance.
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Full-Potential Organic Growth

Reaching full potential means that every division is positioned for sustainable, high-quality organic growth. The Company has clearly defined action plans aimed at leveraging the performance power of the ITW Business Model. ITW’s current portfolio of seven segments offers solidModel to achieve full-potential organic growth in every division, with specific focus on:

"80" focused Market Penetration - fully leveraging the considerable growth potential that resides in the Company's largest and most differentiated product offerings and customer relationships
Customer-back Innovation - strengthening the Company's commitment to serial innovation and delivering a high degreecontinuous flow of diversificationdifferentiated new products to its key customers
Strategic Sales Excellence - deploying a high-performance sales function in terms of geographic and end market exposures, enablingevery division

As the Company continues to deliver consistentmake progress toward its full potential, the Company will explore opportunities to reinforce or further expand the long-term organic growth potential of ITW through the addition of selective high-quality growth in an increasingly volatile and competitive global market environment.

"Do What We Say" Execution is a Critical Differentiator

ITW’s commitment to execution is a key differentiator for ITW. Living up toacquisitions, such as the Company’s commitments - “do what we say” execution - is a deeply embedded core elementacquisition of the culture.Test & Simulation business of MTS Systems Corporation ("MTS") from Amphenol Corporation on December 1, 2021. The culture isoperating results of the engine that translates ITW's strategy into action, and action into results.

All divisions function within a “framework” that defines how the culture operates and defines the Company’s values,MTS Test & Simulation business model and strategy to ensure all divisions are working toward our common set of goals. Business leaders have the flexibility to define the actions and customize their approach to meet those goals. This “flexibilitywere reported within the framework” establishes an entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made “bottom up” by those with the greatest knowledge, capabilityCompany's Test & Measurement and proximityElectronics segment. Refer to the customer, which enables our businesses to be nimbleNote 3. Acquisitions in Item 8. Financial Statements and react quickly to market conditions and customer requirements.Supplementary Data for further information regarding this acquisition.


ITW is simple, straightforward and transparent in everything it does. The Company sets clear performance expectations and financial targets, executes against these at the appropriate pace, and establishes the freedom to define how to achieve results within the construct of the Business Model.

Invest Only Where ITW Has a Competitive Advantage

The Company is highly focused and disciplined in its approach to invest only where it can leverage the ITW Business Model into compelling and sustainable competitive advantage.

Investments to support organic growth and sustain its highly differentiated core businesses, such as new product innovation, marketing programs, simplification projects, and capital investments, are ITW’s number one investment priority.

TERMS USED BY ITW


Management uses the following terms to describe the financial results of operations of the Company:


Organic business - acquired businesses that have been included in the Company's results of operations for more than 12 months on a constant currency basis.
Operating leverage - the estimated effect of the organic revenue volume changes on organic operating income, assuming variable margins remain the same as the prior period.
Price/cost -represents the estimated net impact of increases or decreases in the cost of materials used in the Company's products versus changes in the selling price to the Company's customers.
Product line simplification (PLS) - focuses businesses on eliminating the complexity and overhead costs associated with smaller product lines and customers, and focuses businesses on supporting and growing their largest customers and product lines; inlines. In the short-term, PLS may result in a decrease in revenue and overhead costs while improving operating margin. In the long-term, PLS is expected to result in growth in revenue, profitability, and returns.


Unless otherwise stated, the changes in financial results in the consolidated results of operations and the results of operations by segment represent the current year period versus the comparable period in the prior year.



CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


In early 2020, an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) occurred in China and other jurisdictions. The COVID-19 outbreak was subsequently declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. In response to the outbreak, governments around the globe took various actions to reduce its spread, including travel restrictions, shutdowns of businesses deemed nonessential, and stay-at-home or similar orders. The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken globally to reduce its spread have negatively impacted the global economy, causing significant disruptions in the Company's strong financial resultsglobal operations starting primarily in 2017 demonstrate the combinationlatter part of the first quarter of 2020 as COVID-19 spread and impacted the countries in which the Company operates and the markets the Company serves.

Throughout the global pandemic, the Company has focused on the following priorities: (1) protecting the health and supporting the well-being of ITW's high-quality business portfoliocolleagues; (2) continuing to serve the Company's customers with continued focus onexcellence to the best of its ability; (3) maintaining financial strength, liquidity and strategic optionality; and (4) leveraging the powerfulCompany's strengths to position it to fully participate in the recovery. To support ITW's colleagues, among its many actions and initiatives, the Company redesigned production processes to ensure proper social distancing practices, adjusted shift schedules and assignments to help colleagues who have child and elder care needs, and implemented aggressive new workplace sanitation practices and a coordinated response to ensure access to personal protective equipment to minimize infection risk. To support its customers, the Company worked diligently to keep its facilities open and operating safely. The Company also adapted customer service systems and practices to seamlessly serve its customers under "work from home" requirements in many parts of the world.
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In areas around the world where governments issued stay-at-home or similar orders, the vast majority of ITW's businesses were designated as critical or essential businesses and, as such, they remained open and operational. In some cases, this was because the Company's products directly impacted the COVID-19 response effort. In other cases, the Company's businesses were designated as critical because they played a vital role in serving and supporting industries that were deemed essential to the physical and economic health of our communities.

While the vast majority of the Company's facilities remained open and operational during the pandemic, many of these facilities were operating at a reduced capacity at various times since the outset of the pandemic. Despite the ongoing disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company experienced solid recovery progress in many of its end markets during 2021 and, to a greater extent, in 2022 as vaccines became widely available and many governments reduced restrictions related to COVID-19. The full extent of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the markets served by the Company and on the Company's operations and financial position continues to be highly differentiated ITW Business Model. Meaningful progressuncertain as conditions continue to fluctuate around the world, with vaccine administration rising in certain regions, spikes in infections (including the spread of variants) continuing to be experienced and certain jurisdictions continuing to impose stay-at-home orders. The pandemic and resurgence of outbreaks could continue to adversely impact the operations of the Company and its customers and suppliers. A description of the risks relating to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on accelerating organicthe Company's business, operations and financial condition is contained in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors.

During the first quarter of 2022, Russian military forces invaded Ukraine. In response, the United States and several other countries imposed economic and other sanctions on Russia. The Company has four immaterial Russian subsidiaries with total assets of approximately $25 million as of December 31, 2022. The revenue growthfor these four subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $38 million. Sales to customers in Russia represented less than one percent of ITW's total consolidated revenue and strong execution on enterprise initiatives resulted in all seven segments achieving worldwide organic revenue growth and having operating margin above 20% for 2017.were not material to the Company's results of operations or financial position.

On JulyDecember 1, 2016,2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the Engineered Fasteners and ComponentsMTS Test & Simulation business ("EF&C") from ZF TRW for a purchase price of approximately $450 million. EF&C$750 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. The MTS Test & Simulation business had operating revenue of $517 million in 2017 and $245$46 million for the last sixone month ended December 31, 2021 and $422 million for the twelve months of 2016. EF&C diluted the Company's operating margin in 2017 and 2016 due to lower operating margin and acquisition related expenses.ended December 31, 2022. The Company expects EF&C'sthe MTS Test & Simulation business to improve operating margin to improveperformance in later years through the application of the Company's 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process. The operating results of EF&C arethe MTS Test & Simulation business were reported within the Company's Automotive OEMTest & Measurement and Electronics segment. The acquisition of EF&C did not materially affect the Company's results of operations or financial position for any period presented. Refer to Note 2.3. Acquisitions in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.


In the second quarter of 2022, plans were approved to divest two businesses, including one business in the Polymers & Fluids segment and one business in the Food Equipment segment. These two businesses were classified as held for sale beginning in the second quarter of 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2022, both of these businesses were divested. On October 3, 2022, the business in the Polymers & Fluids segment was sold for $220 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $156 million. On December 1, 2022, the business in the Food Equipment segment was sold for $59 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $41 million. The pre-tax gains were included in Other income (expense) in the Statement of Income. Income taxes on the gains were mostly offset by the utilization of capital loss carryforwards of $32 million. Operating revenue related to these divested businesses that was included in the Company's results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $106 million, $115 million and $113 million, respectively.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, plans were approved to divest one business in the Specialty Products segment. This business was presented as held for sale in the Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2022 and had assets and liabilities held for sale of $8 million and $1 million, respectively. Operating revenue for this business was approximately $37 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The Company expects to sell this business within one year.

In a challenging and dynamic environment, the Company delivered strong financial results in 2022 primarily due to the continued successful execution of enterprise initiatives, including the "Win the Recovery" actions initiated over the course of the past year, and continued focus on the highly differentiated ITW Business Model. Despite rising costs and a challenging global supply chain environment, the Company generated operating revenue growth of 10.2 percent and organic revenue growth of 12.1 percent, as all seven segments achieved worldwide organic revenue growth in 2022. Operating income was $3.8 billion in 2022, an increase of 9.0 percent. Operating margin was 23.8 percent in 2022.

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The Company presents certain financial measures in fiscal year 2017 excluding the $658 million tax charge related to the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and the benefit of a favorable $95 million legal settlement. These non-GAAP measures are consistent with the way management analyzes and assesses the Company's operating performance. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures enhance investors' understanding of the Company's underlying financial performance, as well as their ability to compare the Company's financial results and overall performance to that of its peers.

The Company’s consolidated results of operations for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015 are summarized2020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/
Divestiture
RestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$15,932 $14,455 10.2 %12.1 %2.4 %— %(4.3)%10.2 %
Operating income$3,790 $3,477 9.0 %14.3 %(0.1)%(0.7)%(4.5)%9.0 %
Operating margin %23.8 %24.1 %(30) bps40 bps(60) bps(10) bps— (30) bps
 For the Years Ended       
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcq/DivRestructuringImpairmentForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$14,314
 $13,599
 5.3% 2.9%1.8%%%0.6%5.3%
Operating income3,494
 3,064
 14.0% 12.5%0.7%0.1%0.1%0.6%14.0%
Operating margin %24.4% 22.5% 190 bps
 210 bps
(30) bps
10 bps


190 bps


Operating revenue increased due to growth inhigher organic and acquisition revenuesrevenue and the favorableMTS Test & Simulation acquisition, which was completed on December 1, 2021, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.translation and the impact of divestiture activity in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Organic revenue grew 2.9% as12.1% with growth in all seven segments. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 40 basis points.
North American organic revenue increased 14.3% with growth in all seven segments achieved growth.primarily driven by the Food Equipment, Welding and Construction Products segments.
North American organic revenue grew 1.6%. Growth in five
Europe, Middle East and Africa organic revenue increased 9.7% with growth in all seven segments primarily driven by the Food Equipment and Automotive OEM segments.
Asia Pacific revenue increased 8.3% due to growth in six segments, was partially offset by a decline in the Automotive OEM and Food Equipment segments.
Europe, Middle East and Africa organic revenue increased 3.5% as growth in five segments was partially offset by a decline in the Welding and Polymers & Fluids segments.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 6.8% as growth in five segments was partially offset by a decline in the Welding and Food Equipment segments.
In the second quarter of 2017, the Company entered into a $95 million confidential settlement agreement to resolve a litigation matter. Based on the terms of the agreement, the Company received the settlement within 120 days of the execution of the agreement. The receipt of the settlement resulted in a favorable pre-tax impact of $15 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $80 millionSpecialty Products segment. China organic revenue increased 5.6% as growth in the third quarter of 2017, whichAutomotive OEM, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Welding and Polymers & Fluids segments was includedpartially offset by a decline in operating income. Refer to Note 3. Legal Settlementthe Specialty Products, Food Equipment and Construction Products segments. The results in Item 8. Financial Statements2022 were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and Supplementary Data for further information on the confidential legal settlement.government stay-at-home orders in China.
Operating income of $3.5$3.8 billion increased 14.0%. Excluding the favorable impact of the confidential legal settlement, operating income would have increased 10.9%.9.0% primarily due to higher organic revenue, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation.
Operating margin of 24.4% increased 190 basis points. Excluding the 70 basis points of favorability from the confidential legal settlement, operating margin of 23.7% increased 12023.8% decreased 30 basis points primarily driven by the benefits of the Company's enterprise initiatives of 120 basis points. In addition, positivehigher operating leverage of 70 basis points was offset byexpenses, including employee-related expenses and freight costs, unfavorable price/cost of 4090 basis points and the dilutive impact of 3060 basis points from the EF&C acquisition.MTS Test & Simulation acquisition, partially offset by positive operating leverage of 220 basis points and benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives of 90 basis points.


On December 22, 2017, the "Tax CutsThe Company's effective tax rate for 2022 and Jobs Act" (the “Act”)2021 was enacted in the United States.21.0% and 19.0%, respectively. The provisions of the Act significantly revise the U.S. corporate2022 effective tax rate benefited from discrete income tax rules. Asbenefits of December 31, 2017, the Company has not completed the accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Act; however, the Company made a reasonable estimate of the effects on the existing deferred tax balances and one-time transition tax. As a result, the Company recorded a one-time income tax charge of $658$32 million duringin the fourth quarter of 2017.2022 related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards and $51 million in the second quarter of 2022 related to a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from the resolution of a U.S. tax audit. The provisional amounts recorded reflect2021 effective tax rate benefited from discrete income tax benefits of $21 million in the Company's best estimate based on information currently availablethird quarter of 2021 related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards and are subject$112 million in the second quarter of 2021 related to future changesthe remeasurement of net deferred tax assets due to subsequent clarificationthe enactment of the U.K. Finance Bill 2021, which increases the U.K. income tax lawrate from 19% to 25% effective April 1, 2023. Additionally, the effective tax rates for 2022 and refinement2021 included discrete income tax benefits of estimated amounts. Refer$12 million and $17 million, respectively, related to Note 5. Income Taxes in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.86 includes the unfavorable impact of $1.90 for the previously discussed one-time tax charge and$9.77 in 2022 increased 14.8%. Excluding the favorable impact of $0.17 for$0.60 per diluted share related to the confidential legal settlement. Excluding these two items,pre-tax divestiture gains of $197 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, or $188 million after-tax including the impact of the $32 million discrete tax benefit noted above, EPS of $6.59 increased 15.6%7.8%.
FreeOperating cash flow was $2.1$2.3 billion and free cash flow was $1.9 billion for 2017 and includes the impact from an additional discretionary pension contribution of $115 million in the second quarter of 2017.2022. Refer to the Cash Flow section of Liquidity and Capital Resources for a reconciliation of thisfree cash flow, which is a non-GAAP measure.
The Company repurchased approximately 7.18.3 million shares of its common stock in 20172022 for approximately $1.0$1.75 billion.
The Company increased the quarterly dividend by 20.0%on common stock from $1.22 to $1.31 per share in 2017.2022, or from $4.88 to $5.24 per share on an annualized basis. Total cash dividends of $941 millionapproximately $1.5 billion were paid in 2017.2022.
Adjusted after-tax return on average invested capital was 24.4%, an increase of 230 basis points. Refer to the Adjusted After-Tax Return on Average Invested Capital section of Liquidity and Capital Resources for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure.

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20162021 compared to 20152020


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/
Divestiture
RestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$14,455 $12,574 15.0 %12.3 %0.4 %— %2.3 %15.0 %
Operating income$3,477 $2,882 20.6 %17.0 %0.2 %0.8 %2.6 %20.6 %
Operating margin %24.1 %22.9 %120 bps100 bps— 20 bps— 120 bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$13,599
 $13,405
 1.4% 1.2%1.7%%(1.5)%1.4%
Operating income$3,064
 $2,867
 6.9% 8.1%0.6%0.1%(1.9)%6.9%
Operating margin %22.5% 21.4% 110 bps
 140 bps
(30) bps
10 bps
(10) bps
110 bps


Operating revenue increased due to growth inhigher organic and acquisition revenues, partially offset byrevenue and the unfavorablefavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue grew 1.2%increased 12.3% as sixthe Company saw continued improvement in both the breadth and pace of seven segments had worldwidethe recovery. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 20 basis points.
North American organic revenue increased 13.5% due to growth in all segments, primarily driven by the Welding, Test & Measurement and Electronics and Food Equipment segments.
Europe, Middle East and Africa organic revenue increased 8.7% due to growth in six segments, primarily driven by the Food Equipment and Construction Products segments. The Automotive OEM segment was essentially flat.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 13.5% due to growth in all segments. China organic revenue grew 15.1% with growth in six segments, partially offset by a decline in the Construction Products segment.
Operating income of $3.5 billion increased 20.6% primarily due to penetration gains, higher end market demand and product innovation. Organic revenue declined in the Welding segmentorganic revenue.
Operating margin of 24.1% increased 120 basis points primarily due to lower capital spending in the industrial end markets and sluggish demand in the oil and gas end market.
PLS activities associated with the portfolio management component of the Company's Enterprise Strategy reduced organic revenue growth by approximately one percentage point.
North American organic revenue increased 0.7% and European organic revenue increased 2.3% as growth in six segments for both regions was partially offset by a decline in the Welding segment.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 2.7% primarily due to growth in the Automotive OEM, Specialty Products, Construction Products, Food Equipment, and Test & Measurement and Electronics segments, partially offset by a decline in the Welding and Polymers & Fluids segments.
Operating marginpositive operating leverage of 22.5% increased 110 basis points. The primary driver of the operating margin improvement was 130250 basis points and benefits from the benefit of the Company's enterprise initiatives. Positive operating leverageinitiatives of 30110 basis points, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 150 basis points and favorable price/costhigher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses.
The Company's effective tax rate was 19.0% in 2021 compared to 22.0% in 2020. The 2021 effective tax rate benefited from a discrete income tax benefit of 10 basis points were partially offset by the dilutive impact of 30 basis points from the EF&C acquisition and additional investment$21 million in the business.
In 2016, the Company received a $167 million cash dividend distribution from Wilsonart which exceeded the Company’s equity investment balance and resulted in a $54 million pre-tax gain, partially offset by $30 million of pre-tax lossesthird quarter related to the disposalsutilization of businessescapital loss carryforwards and a discrete income tax benefit of $112 million in the disposalsecond quarter of a partnership investment. Refer2021 related to Note 4. Other Income (Expense) in Item 8. Financial Statementsthe remeasurement of net deferred tax assets due to the enactment of the U.K. Finance Bill 2021, which increases the U.K. income tax rate from 19% to 25% effective April 1, 2023. Additionally, the effective tax rate included discrete income tax benefits related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation of $17 million and Supplementary Data$27 million for further information on the Wilsonart equity investment.2021 and 2020, respectively.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.70$8.51 increased 11.1%28.4%. Excluding the favorable impact of the $21 million discrete income tax benefit in the third quarter of 2021 and the $112 million discrete income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2021, EPS increased 22.0%.
FreeOperating cash flow was $2.0$2.6 billion in 2016.and free cash flow was $2.3 billion for 2021. Refer to the Cash Flow section of Liquidity and Capital Resources for a reconciliation of thisfree cash flow, which is a non-GAAP measure.


The Company repurchased approximately 18.74.4 million shares of its common stock in 20162021 for approximately $2.0$1.0 billion.
The Company increased the quarterly dividend on common stock from $1.14 to $1.22 per share in 2021, or from $4.56 to $4.88 per share on an annualized basis. Total cash dividends of $821 millionapproximately $1.5 billion were paid in 2016.2021.
Adjusted after-tax return on average invested capital was 22.1%, an increase of 170 basis points. Refer to the Adjusted After-Tax Return on Average Invested Capital section of Liquidity and Capital Resources for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT


The reconciliation of segment operating revenue and operating income to total operating revenue and operating income is as follows:


Operating Revenue
In millions202220212020
Automotive OEM$2,969 $2,800 $2,571 
Food Equipment2,444 2,078 1,739 
Test & Measurement and Electronics2,828 2,346 1,963 
Welding1,894 1,650 1,384 
Polymers & Fluids1,905 1,804 1,622 
Construction Products2,113 1,945 1,652 
Specialty Products1,799 1,854 1,660 
Intersegment revenue(20)(22)(17)
Total$15,932 $14,455 $12,574 
 Operating Revenue
In millions2017 2016 2015
Automotive OEM$3,271
 $2,864
 $2,529
Food Equipment2,123
 2,110
 2,096
Test & Measurement and Electronics2,069
 1,974
 1,969
Welding1,538
 1,486
 1,650
Polymers & Fluids1,724
 1,691
 1,712
Construction Products1,672
 1,609
 1,587
Specialty Products1,938
 1,885
 1,885
Intersegment revenue(21) (20) (23)
  Total$14,314
 $13,599
 $13,405


Operating Income
In millions202220212020
Automotive OEM$499 $545 $457 
Food Equipment618 469 342 
Test & Measurement and Electronics684 643 507 
Welding583 490 376 
Polymers & Fluids479 457 402 
Construction Products548 530 421 
Specialty Products481 504 432 
Total Segments3,892 3,638 2,937 
Unallocated(102)(161)(55)
Total$3,790 $3,477 $2,882 

 Operating Income
In millions2017 2016 2015
Automotive OEM$747
 $690
 $613
Food Equipment556
 537
 498
Test & Measurement and Electronics464
 372
 322
Welding415
 370
 415
Polymers & Fluids357
 343
 335
Construction Products399
 361
 316
Specialty Products527
 482
 439
  Total Segments3,465
 3,155
 2,938
Unallocated29
 (91) (71)
  Total$3,494
 $3,064
 $2,867

Segments are allocated a fixed overhead charge based on the segment's revenue. Expenses not charged to the segments are reported separately as Unallocated. Because the Unallocated category includes a variety of items, it is subject to fluctuations on a quarterly and annualannual basis. Unallocated expenses in 2017 includes the favorable impact from2021 were higher as compared to 2020 primarily due to higher employee-related expenses and transaction costs related to the previously discussed confidential legal settlement.acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business.


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AUTOMOTIVE OEM


This segment is a global, niche supplier to top tier OEMs, providing unique innovation to address pain points for sophisticated customers with complex problems. Businesses in this segment produce components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. This segment primarily serves the automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers market. Products in this segment include:


plastic and metal components, fasteners and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks and other industrial uses.




The results of operations for the Automotive OEM segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,969 $2,800 6.0 %11.7 %— %— %(5.7)%6.0 %
Operating income$499 $545 (8.6)%1.5 %— %(4.8)%(5.3)%(8.6)%
Operating margin %16.8 %19.5 %(270) bps(180) bps— (90) bps— (270) bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$3,271
 $2,864
 14.2% 4.1%8.9% %1.2%14.2%
Operating income$747
 $690
 8.2% 5.7%3.2%(1.6)%0.9%8.2%
Operating margin %22.8% 24.1% (130) bps
 30 bps
(120) bps
(40) bps

(130) bps


Operating revenue increasedgrew due to the EF&C acquisition and higher organic revenue, and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue grew 4.1% as a result of penetration gains, exceeding auto build growth of 2%.
European organic revenue growth of 8.3% exceeded European auto builds which grew 3%.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 9.5%. China organic revenue growth of 16.6% exceeded Chinese auto build growth of 2%. Auto builds of foreign automotive manufacturers in China, where the Company has higher content, grew 5%.
North American organic revenue decreased 1.1% versus total North American auto builds which declined 4%. Auto build growth for the Detroit 3, where the Company has higher content, declined 7%.
Operating margin of 22.8% decreased 130 basis points primarily driven by the dilutive impact of 120 basis points from the EF&C acquisition, unfavorable price/cost of 120 basis points and higher restructuring expenses, partially offset by positive operating leverage of 60 basis points and the net benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 90 basis points.

2016 compared to 2015

 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,864
 $2,529
 13.3% 5.1%9.7%%(1.5)%13.3%
Operating income$690
 $613
 12.6% 10.7%2.6%0.7%(1.4)%12.6%
Operating margin %24.1% 24.2% (10) bps
 130 bps
(160) bps
20 bps

(10) bps

Operating revenue increased due to the EF&C acquisition and higher organic revenue, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 11.7% compared to worldwide auto builds which grew 5.1%6%.
North American organic revenue grew 3.4% versus total North American auto build growth of 2%. Auto build growth for the Detroit 3, where the Company has higher content, declined 1%.
European organic revenue growth of 6.0% exceeded European auto builds which grew 3%.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 10.9% driven by product penetration gains in China due to new product launches in 2016. China organic revenue growth of 22.7% exceeded Chinese auto build growth of 14%. Auto builds of foreign automotive manufacturers The impact of Automotive OEM customers adjusting production schedules to account for the shortage of semiconductor chips and other components continued to negatively impact operating results in 2022. Auto builds for North America, Europe and China, where the Company has higher content, grew 11%.
On July 1, 2016, the Company completedhas a higher concentration of revenue as compared to the acquisitionother geographic regions, grew 5%.
North American organic revenue increased 14.1% compared to North American auto builds which grew 10%.
European organic revenue grew 7.1% compared to European auto builds which decreased 1%.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 14.7%. China organic revenue grew 12.2%, including growth in the electric vehicles market, versus China auto builds which increased 6%. Auto builds of foreign automotive manufacturers in China, where the EF&C business from ZF TRW. EF&C had operating revenue of $245 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016, andCompany has higher content, increased Automotive OEM operating revenue by 9.7%1%.
Operating margin of 24.1%16.8% decreased 10270 basis points due to the dilutive impact of 160 basis points from the EF&C acquisition andprimarily driven by unfavorable price/cost of 40200 basis points, higher restructuring expenses, higher operating expenses and continued investment in the business, including the electric vehicles market, partially offset by positive operating leverage of 80190 basis points and benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives.

2021 compared to 2020

For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,800 $2,571 8.9 %5.8 %— %— %3.1 %8.9 %
Operating income$545 $457 19.3 %13.0 %— %3.0 %3.3 %19.3 %
Operating margin %19.5 %17.8 %170 bps120 bps— 50 bps— 170 bps

Operating revenue increased due to higher organic revenue and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 5.8%. The impact of Automotive OEM customers adjusting production schedules to account for the shortage of semiconductor chips and other components negatively impacted organic revenue in 2021, especially during the second half of the year. Worldwide auto builds increased 2%. Auto builds for North America, Europe and China, where the Company has a higher concentration of revenue as compared to the other geographic regions, were flat.
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North American organic revenue increased 5.3% compared to North American auto builds which were flat. Auto builds for the Detroit 3, where the Company has higher content, decreased 5%.
European organic revenue was essentially flat compared to European auto builds which declined 5%.
Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 17.2%. China organic revenue grew 13.9% versus China auto builds which increased 4%. Auto builds of foreign automotive manufacturers in China, where the Company has higher content, declined 8%.
Operating margin was 19.5%. The increase of 170 basis points was primarily driven by positive operating leverage of 120 basis points, the net benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management, of 90 basis points and lower restructuring expenses.expenses, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 250 basis points.






FOOD EQUIPMENT


This segment is a highly focused and branded industry-leaderindustry leader in commercial food equipment differentiated by innovation and integrated service offerings. This segment primarily serves the food service, food institutional/restaurantretail and food retailinstitutional/restaurant markets. Products in this segment include:


warewashing equipment;
cooking equipment, including ovens, ranges and broilers;
refrigeration equipment, including refrigerators, freezers and prep tables;
food processing equipment, including slicers, mixers and scales;
kitchen exhaust, ventilation and pollution control systems; and
food equipment service, maintenance and repair.


The results of operations for the Food Equipment segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,444 $2,078 17.6 %22.9 %(0.1)%— %(5.2)%17.6 %
Operating income$618 $469 31.7 %38.1 %(0.1)%(0.4)%(5.9)%31.7 %
Operating margin %25.3 %22.6 %270 bps280 bps— (10) bps— 270 bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,123
 $2,110
 0.6% 0.5%%%0.1%0.6%
Operating income$556
 $537
 3.6% 2.2%%1.2%0.2%3.6%
Operating margin %26.2% 25.4% 80 bps
 50 bps

30 bps

80 bps


Operating revenue increased primarilygrew due to higher organic revenue, growth.
Organic revenue increased 0.5% as equipment and service organic revenue grew 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively.
International organic revenue grew 2.3%. International equipment organic revenue increased 2.6% primarily due to higher demand in the European refrigeration and warewash end markets. International service organic revenue grew 1.7%.
North American organic revenue decreased 1.0%. Equipment organic revenue, which had a challenging comparable in the prior year period of 6.6% growth, decreased 1.8% primarily due to lower end market demand in the retail, restaurant and institutional end markets. Service revenue in North America increased 0.3%.
Operating margin of 26.2% increased 80 basis points primarily driven by lower restructuring expenses, positive operating leverage and favorable price/cost of 20 basis points each, and the net benefits of the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management.

2016 compared to 2015

 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,110
 $2,096
 0.7% 2.8%%%(2.1)%0.7%
Operating income$537
 $498
 7.8% 8.7%%1.1%(2.0)%7.8%
Operating margin %25.4% 23.7% 170 bps
 140 bps

30 bps

170 bps

Operating revenue increased due to organic revenue growth, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.translation and the impact of a divestiture in the fourth quarter of 2022.
On December 1, 2022, the Company completed the sale of a business. Operating revenue for this business that was included in the Company's results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $30 million and $28 million, respectively. Refer to Note 4. Divestitures in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.
Organic revenue increased 2.8%22.9% as equipment and service organic revenue grew 3.9%25.2% and 0.8%18.5%, respectively.
North American organic revenue increased 4.3%. North American equipment revenue increased 6.6% primarily due to strong end market demand in the retail, refrigeration, warewash and cooking businesses. Service revenue in North America increased 0.8%.
International organic revenue grew 0.8%. International equipment organic revenue increased 0.8% primarily due to growth in Europe and Asia. International service organic revenue grew 0.9%.


North American organic revenue increased 26.1%. Equipment organic revenue grew 31.5% primarily due to growth in the restaurant, institutional and food retail end markets. Service organic revenue increased 17.2%.
International organic revenue increased 18.8%. Equipment organic revenue grew 17.8% primarily due to higher demand in the European warewash, refrigeration and cooking end markets. Service organic revenue increased 20.8%.
Operating margin of 25.4%25.3% increased 170270 basis points primarily due to positive operating leverage of 430 basis points, benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives and favorable price/cost of 90 basis points, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses.

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2021 compared to 2020

For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,078 $1,739 19.5 %16.7 %— %— %2.8 %19.5 %
Operating income$469 $342 37.4 %31.7 %— %2.4 %3.3 %37.4 %
Operating margin %22.6 %19.6 %300 bps260 bps— 40 bps— 300 bps

Operating revenue grew due to higher organic revenue and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 16.7% as equipment and service organic revenue grew 21.4% and 8.5%, respectively.
North American organic revenue increased 16.2%. Equipment organic revenue grew 20.1% primarily due to growth in the restaurant and institutional end markets, partially offset by a decline in the food retail end markets. Service organic revenue increased 10.3%.
International organic revenue increased 17.4%. Equipment organic revenue grew 22.9% primarily due to higher demand in the European warewash, refrigeration and cooking end markets. Service organic revenue increased 5.5%.
Operating margin was 22.6%. The increase of 300 basis points was primarily driven by positive operating leverage of 60370 basis points, the net benefits offrom the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 40 basis points, favorablelower restructuring expenses, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 4090 basis points and lower restructuringhigher overhead expenses.


TEST & MEASUREMENT AND ELECTRONICS


This segment is a branded and innovative producer of test and measurement and electronic manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and operations, or "MRO" solutions that improve efficiency and quality for customers in diverse end markets. Businesses in this segment produce equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics. This segment primarily serves the electronics, general industrial, industrial capital goods, automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers, andenergy, consumer durables and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:


equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials, structures, gases and fluids;
electronic assembly equipment and related consumable solder materials;equipment;
electronic components and component packaging;
static control equipment and consumables used for contamination control in clean room environments; and
pressure sensitive adhesives and components for telecommunications, electronics, medical, transportation and transportationtelecommunications applications.


The results of operations for the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,828 $2,346 20.6 %9.0 %15.9 %— %(4.3)%20.6 %
Operating income$684 $643 6.3 %10.1 %— %0.1 %(3.9)%6.3 %
Operating margin %24.2 %27.4 %(320) bps30 bps(350) bps— — (320) bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,069
 $1,974
 4.8% 4.8%%%%4.8%
Operating income$464
 $372
 24.7% 24.0%%0.7%%24.7%
Operating margin %22.4% 18.9% 350 bps
 340 bps

10 bps

350 bps


Operating revenue increasedgrew due to the MTS Test & Simulation acquisition, which was completed on December 1, 2021, and higher organic revenue, growth.
Organic revenue increased 4.8%.
Organic revenue for the test and measurement businesses increased 7.2% primarily due to higher semi-conductor end market demand in North America and Asia. Instron, where demand is more closely tied to the capital spending environment, had organic revenue growth of 5.1%.
Electronics organic revenue, which had a challenging comparable in the prior year period of 4.9% growth, increased 2.2%. The electronics assembly businesses declined 1.1% primarily due to a decrease in North America. The other electronics businesses, which include the contamination control, static control and pressure sensitive adhesives businesses, grew 4.7% primarily due to higher semi-conductor end market demand in North America.
Operating margin of 22.4% increased 350 basis points primarily driven by the net benefits resulting from the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 130 basis points, positive operating leverage of 130 basis points and favorable price/cost of 30 basis points.

2016 compared to 2015

 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,974
 $1,969
 0.3% 1.8%%%(1.5)%0.3%
Operating income$372
 $322
 15.6% 17.4%%0.4%(2.2)%15.6%
Operating margin %18.9% 16.3% 260 bps
 250 bps

10 bps

260 bps



Operating revenue increased due to organic revenue growth, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 1.8%9.0%.
Organic revenue for the test and measurement businesses increased 12.7% primarily driven by higher semiconductor demand in North America and Asia Pacific and the impact of a stronger capital spending
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environment. Instron, where demand is more closely tied to the capital spending environment, had organic revenue growth of 12.8%.
Electronics organic revenue increased 4.9%. Organic revenue grew 11.6% in the electronics assembly businesses primarily driven by higher demand from electronics equipment manufacturers and by the solar and semi-conductor end markets. Other electronics businesses grew 0.5% primarily due to strength in Europe, partially offset by PLS activities in Asia Pacific.
Organic revenue for the test and measurement businesses decreased 0.9% primarily due to the impact of a weak capital spending environment in North America and Europe and continued softness in the oil and gas related end markets.
Electronics organic revenue increased 4.6% primarily due to higher demand in the semiconductor end market, partially offset by a decline in the consumer electronics end market. The electronics assembly businesses increased 1.3% primarily due to growth in Asia Pacific, partially offset by lower demand in North America in the first half of 2022. The other electronics businesses, which include the contamination control, static control and pressure sensitive adhesives businesses, increased 6.3% with growth across all major regions.
Operating margin of 18.9% increased 26024.2% decreased 320 basis points primarily driven by the netdilutive impact of 350 basis points from the MTS Test & Simulation acquisition, unfavorable price/cost of 120 basis points, and higher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses, partially offset by positive operating leverage of 190 basis points and benefits resultingfrom the Company's enterprise initiatives.

2021 compared to 2020
For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,346 $1,963 19.5 %15.3 %2.3 %— %1.9 %19.5 %
Operating income$643 $507 26.9 %23.1 %0.9 %0.8 %2.1 %26.9 %
Operating margin %27.4 %25.8 %160 bps180 bps(40) bps20 bps— 160 bps

Operating revenue grew due to higher organic revenue, the MTS Test & Simulation acquisition and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 15.3%.
Organic revenue for the test and measurement businesses increased 14.8% primarily driven by higher semiconductor demand in North America, the impact of a stronger capital spending environment, and higher demand in the oil and gas end markets in North America. Instron, where demand is more closely tied to the capital spending environment, had organic revenue growth of 14.0%.
Electronics organic revenue increased 15.9% driven by higher demand in consumer electronics, automotive applications and semiconductor end markets. The electronics assembly businesses grew 26.6% primarily due to higher demand in North America and Asia Pacific. The other electronics businesses, which include the contamination control, static control and pressure sensitive adhesives businesses, increased 10.8% with growth in all major regions.
On December 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business, which had operating revenue of $46 million for the one month ended December 31, 2021 and increased Test & Measurement and Electronics operating revenue by 2.3%.
Operating margin was 27.4%. The increase of 160 basis points was primarily driven by positive operating leverage of 340 basis points and benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives, and partially offset by unfavorable price/cost management of 17040 basis points, positive operating leveragethe dilutive impact from the MTS acquisition, higher overhead expenses and higher freight costs. Additionally, the prior year included the recapture of 60 basis pointsamortization and favorable price/cost of 20 basis points.depreciation expense related to a business previously classified as held for sale.


WELDING


This segment is a branded value-added equipment and specialty consumable manufacturer with innovative and leading technology. Businesses in this segment produce arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications. This segment primarily serves the general industrial market, which includes fabrication, shipbuilding and other general industrial markets, and construction, energy, construction, MRO, industrial capital goods and automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:


arc welding equipment; and
metal arc welding consumables and related accessories; andaccessories.
metal jacketing and other insulation products.

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The results of operations for the Welding segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/
Divestiture
RestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,894 $1,650 14.7 %16.0 %— %— %(1.3)%14.7 %
Operating income$583 $490 19.0 %19.1 %— %0.6 %(0.7)%19.0 %
Operating margin %30.8 %29.7 %110 bps80 bps— 10 bps20 bps110 bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicRestructuringImpairmentForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,538
 $1,486
 3.5% 3.2%%%0.3%3.5%
Operating income$415
 $370
 12.1% 9.6%1.5%0.8%0.2%12.1%
Operating margin %27.0% 24.9% 210 bps
 160 bps
30 bps
20 bps

210 bps


Operating revenue increasedgrew due to higher organic revenue, andpartially offset by the favorableunfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue grew 3.2%16.0% as equipment grew 6.5%, partially offset by a decrease of 1.0% in consumables. Organic revenue grewincreased 16.2% and consumables increased 15.8% primarily due to increasedhigher demand in the industrial end markets related to heavy equipment for agriculture, infrastructure and mining, and in the commercial end markets related to construction, light fabrication and farm and ranch customers.
North American organic revenue grew 6.2% primarily driven by 7.2%
North American organic revenue grew 16.6% due to growth in the industrial and commercial end markets and 4.8% growth in the commercial end markets.
International organic revenue decreased 8.0% primarily due to weaker end market demand in the European and Asian oil and gas end markets.
Operating margin of 27.0% increased 210 basis points25.6% and 3.9%, respectively.
International organic revenue grew 13.3% primarily due to the net benefits of the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 150 basis points, positive operating leverage of 70 basis points and lower restructuring expenses of 30 basis points, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 60 basis points. In addition, the prior year period was negatively impacted by an intangible asset impairment charge of 20 basis points.



2016 compared to 2015

 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicRestructuringImpairmentForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,486
 $1,650
 (10.0)% (9.1)% % %(0.9)%(10.0)%
Operating income$370
 $415
 (10.8)% (8.0)%(1.4)%(0.7)%(0.7)%(10.8)%
Operating margin %24.9% 25.2% (30) bps
 20 bps
(30) bps
(20) bps

(30) bps

Operating revenue decreased due to the decline in organic revenue and the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue decreased 9.1% due to lowerhigher equipment demand in the oil and gas and industrial end markets in Europe and the impact of a soft capital spending environment. Organic revenue declined 10% and 8% for equipment and consumables, respectively.Asia.
North American organic revenue declined 8.0% driven by decreases across the oil and gas end markets and industrial end markets primarily related to heavy equipment for agriculture, infrastructure and mining.
International organic revenue decreased 12.9% primarily due to weak oil and gas end markets in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Operating margin of 24.9% declined 3030.8% increased 110 basis points due to negativeprimarily driven by positive operating leverage of 190220 basis points higher restructuring expenses, the unfavorable impact of intangible asset impairment, partially offset by the netand benefits offrom the Company's enterprise initiatives, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses and freight costs, and unfavorable price/cost management of 18080 basis points.

2021 compared to 2020

For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,650 $1,384 19.2 %18.1 %— %— %1.1 %19.2 %
Operating income$490 $376 30.5 %29.8 %— %(0.2)%0.9 %30.5 %
Operating margin %29.7 %27.1 %260 bps270 bps— — (10) bps260 bps

Operating revenue grew due to higher organic revenue and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue grew 18.1% as equipment increased 20.5% and consumables increased 14.3% primarily due to higher demand in the industrial end markets related to heavy equipment for agriculture, infrastructure and mining, and in the commercial end markets related to construction, light fabrication and farm and ranch customers.
North American organic revenue increased 19.6% primarily driven by growth in the industrial and commercial end markets of 22.6% and 17.0%, respectively.
International organic revenue grew 10.7% primarily due to higher equipment demand in the oil and gas end markets in Europe and Asia.
Operating margin was 29.7%. The increase of 260 basis points was primarily driven by positive operating leverage of 260 basis points and favorable price/cost of 30 basis points.benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives, partially offset by higher overhead expenses.


POLYMERS & FLUIDS


This segment is a highly branded supplier to niche markets that require value-added, differentiated products. Businesses in this segment produce engineered adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. This segment primarily serves the automotive aftermarket, general industrial MRO and constructionMRO markets. Products in this segment include:


adhesives for industrial, construction and consumer purposes;
chemical fluids which clean or add lubrication to machines;
epoxy and resin-based coating products for industrial applications;
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hand wipes and cleaners for industrial applications;
fluids, polymers and other supplies for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance;
fillers and putties for auto body repair; and
polyester coatings and patch and repair products for the marine industry.


The results of operations for the Polymers & Fluids segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,905 $1,804 5.6 %10.5 %(1.2)%— %(3.7)%5.6 %
Operating income$479 $457 4.8 %9.6 %(0.7)%— %(4.1)%4.8 %
Operating margin %25.2 %25.4 %(20) bps(30) bps20 bps— (10) bps(20) bps
 For the Years Ended       
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcq/DivRestructuringImpairmentForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,724
 $1,691
 2.0% 1.0%% %%1.0%2.0%
Operating income$357
 $343
 4.1% 4.7%%(1.1)%%0.5%4.1%
Operating margin %20.7% 20.3% 40 bps
 80 bps

(30) bps

(10) bps
40 bps


Operating revenue grew due to higher organic revenue, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation and the impact of a divestiture in the fourth quarter of 2022.
On October 3, 2022, the Company completed the sale of a business. Operating revenue for this business that was included in the Company's results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, was $76 million and $87 million, respectively. Refer to Note 4. Divestitures in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.
Organic revenue increased 10.5% with growth across all major regions. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 50 basis points.
Organic revenue for the polymers businesses increased 17.2% with growth across all major regions, primarily in the heavy industrial and wind end markets.
Organic revenue for the automotive aftermarket businesses increased 8.5% with growth in the car care, body repair, engine repair and tire repair businesses in North America and growth in the European additives and tire repair businesses.
Organic revenue for the fluids businesses grew 4.6% primarily due to growth in the hygiene and industrial maintenance, repair and operations end markets in North America and Europe.
Operating margin of 25.2% decreased 20 basis points primarily driven by higher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses and freight costs, and unfavorable price/cost of 50 basis points, partially offset by positive operating leverage of 170 basis points, benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives, lower intangible asset amortization expense and the impact of a divestiture.

2021 compared to 2020

For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,804 $1,622 11.2 %10.0 %— %— %1.2 %11.2 %
Operating income$457 $402 13.7 %12.2 %— %0.3 %1.2 %13.7 %
Operating margin %25.4 %24.8 %60 bps50 bps— 10 bps— 60 bps

Operating revenue grew due to higher organic revenue and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue grewincreased 10.0% driven by higher demand across all major regions. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 80 basis points.
Organic revenue for the automotive aftermarket businesses increased 11.4% primarily driven by growth in the car care, body repair and tire repair businesses in North America and growth in the European additives and tire repair businesses.
Organic revenue for the polymers businesses increased 15.5% with growth across all major regions and end markets.
Organic revenue for the fluids businesses decreased 1.0% primarily due to higher demanda decline in the industrial maintenance, repair and operations end markets in North American end markets.
Organic revenue for the automotive aftermarket businesses increased 0.6% primarily driven by stronger demand in the car care and tire repair businesses in North America.
Organic revenue for the fluids businesses grew 2.9% primarily due to an increase in the industrial maintenance, repair, and operations end markets in North America and Europe.

America.

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Organic revenue for the polymers businesses was flat as increases in Asia and South America were offset by a decline in Europe.


Operating margin was 25.4%. The increase of 20.7% increased 4060 basis points was primarily driven by the netdue to positive operating leverage of 200 basis points, benefits offrom the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 80 basis points and favorable operating leverage of 30 basis points,lower intangible asset amortization expense, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 30200 basis points, higher overhead expenses and higher restructuring expenses.freight costs.


2016 compared to 2015

 For the Years Ended       
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcq/DivRestructuringImpairmentForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,691
 $1,712
 (1.2)% 1.3%(0.2)% %%(2.3)%(1.2)%
Operating income$343
 $335
 2.5 % 4.9%(0.3)%(0.1)%0.7%(2.7)%2.5 %
Operating margin %20.3% 19.6% 70 bps
 70 bps

(10) bps
20 bps
(10) bps
70 bps

Operating revenue decreased primarily due to the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation, partially offset by organic revenue growth.
Organic revenue increased 1.3% primarily due to stronger demand in the automotive aftermarket and polymers businesses.
Organic revenue for the automotive aftermarket businesses increased 2.1% primarily driven by an increase in car care and tire repair in North America. Organic revenue for the polymers businesses increased 1.4% primarily driven by an increase in South America and a modest increase in the European wind energy business, partially offset by a decline in North America. Organic revenue for the fluids businesses was flat as growth in South America was offset by a decline in the industrial maintenance, repair, and operations end markets in North America.
Operating margin of 20.3% increased 70 basis points primarily driven by the net benefits of the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 60 basis points and favorable operating leverage of 30 basis points, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 20 basis points.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS


This segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and solutions. This segment primarily serves the residential construction, renovation/remodel and commercial construction markets. Products in this segment include:


fasteners and related fastening tools for wood and metal applications;
anchors, fasteners and related tools for concrete applications;
metal plate truss components and related equipment and software; and
packaged hardware, fasteners, anchors and other products for retail.


The results of operations for the Construction Products segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$2,113 $1,945 8.6 %14.4 %— %— %(5.8)%8.6 %
Operating income$548 $530 3.5 %8.8 %— %(0.2)%(5.1)%3.5 %
Operating margin %25.9 %27.2 %(130) bps(130) bps— — — (130) bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,672
 $1,609
 3.9% 2.9%%%1.0%3.9%
Operating income$399
 $361
 10.7% 7.5%%2.0%1.2%10.7%
Operating margin %23.9% 22.4% 150 bps
 100 bps

50 bps

150 bps


Operating revenue increasedgrew due to higher organic revenue, growth and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 2.9%.


International organic revenue increased 3.6%. European organic revenue grew 4.0% primarily due to growth in the United Kingdom and the Nordic countries. Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 3.1% primarily due to growth in the Australia and New Zealand retail end markets.
North American organic revenue increased 1.9% primarily due to 2.1% growth in the residential end markets, partially offset by a decline of 0.5% in the commercial end markets.
Operating margin of 23.9% increased 150 basis points driven by the net benefits of the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 110 basis points, positive operating leverage of 70 basis points and lower restructuring expenses of 50 basis points, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 80 basis points.

2016 compared to 2015

 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,609
 $1,587
 1.4% 3.0%(0.2)% %(1.4)%1.4%
Operating income$361
 $316
 14.1% 16.2%(0.3)%(0.3)%(1.5)%14.1%
Operating margin %22.4% 19.9% 250 bps
 260 bps

(10) bps

250 bps

Operating revenue increased primarily due to organic revenue growth, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue grew 14.4% with growth across all major regions. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 40 basis points.
North American organic revenue increased 3.0%26.0% driven by higher demand in the United States residential and commercial end markets of 30.4% and 11.5%, respectively.
International organic revenue increased 5.1%. European organic revenue increased 6.2% primarily driven by higher demand in the commercial and residential end markets in the first half of 2022. Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 3.8% primarily due to higher demand in the Australia and New Zealand residential end markets.
North American organic revenue grew 3.3% driven by growth in residential and commercial end markets.
International organic revenue increased 2.8%. Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 2.9% primarily due to growth in Australia and New Zealand. European organic revenue increased 2.8% primarily due to growth in the United Kingdom.
Operating margin of 22.4% increased 25025.9% decreased 130 basis points primarily driven by unfavorable price/cost of 260 basis points and higher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses, partially offset by positive operating leverage of 220 basis points and benefits from the Company's enterprise initiatives.

2021 compared to 2020

For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,945 $1,652 17.7 %13.6 %(0.1)%— %4.2 %17.7 %
Operating income$530 $421 25.7 %20.9 %— %0.2 %4.6 %25.7 %
Operating margin %27.2 %25.5 %170 bps160 bps— 10 bps— 170 bps

Operating revenue grew primarily due to higher organic revenue and the favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 13.6% with growth across all major regions. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 40 basis points.
North American organic revenue grew 13.6% due to higher demand in the United States residential and commercial end markets of 12.7% and 14.7%, respectively, and growth in Canada.
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International organic revenue increased 13.6%. European organic revenue grew 19.4% primarily driven by higher demand in the commercial and residential end markets. Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 7.3% primarily due to higher demand in the Australia and New Zealand residential end markets.
Operating margin was 27.2%. The increase of 170 basis points was primarily due to positive operating leverage of 240 basis points and the net benefits offrom the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management, of 130 basis points, positive operating leverage of 80 basis points and favorablepartially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 50250 basis points.


SPECIALTY PRODUCTS


This segment is focused on diversified niche market opportunities with substantial patent protection producing beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. This segment primarily serves the food and beverage, consumer durables, general industrial, industrial capital goods and printing and publishing and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:


line integration, conveyor systems and line automation for the food and beverage industries;
plastic consumables that multi-pack cans and bottles and related equipment;
foil, film and related equipment used to decorate consumer products;
product coding and marking equipment and related consumables;
plastic and metal fastenersclosures and components for appliances;
airport ground support equipment; and
components for medical devices.




The results of operations for the Specialty Products segment for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


20172022 compared to 20162021


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20222021Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,799 $1,854 (2.9)%0.4 %— %— %(3.3)%(2.9)%
Operating income$481 $504 (4.5)%(1.8)%— %0.1 %(2.8)%(4.5)%
Operating margin %26.7 %27.2 %(50) bps(60) bps— — 10 bps(50) bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,938
 $1,885
 2.8% 3.5%(1.1)% %0.4%2.8%
Operating income$527
 $482
 9.4% 10.0%(0.1)%(1.0)%0.5%9.4%
Operating margin %27.2% 25.6% 160 bps
 160 bps
30 bps
(30) bps

160 bps


Operating revenue increaseddeclined due to organic revenue growth and the favorableunfavorable effect of foreign currency translation, partially offset by a divestiture.higher organic revenue.
Organic revenue increased 3.5%0.4% as consumable sales increased 3.0% and equipment sales declined 9.5%. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 170 basis points.
North American organic revenue increased 2.5% primarily due to growth in the foils and thermal films, consumer packaging, specialty films, filter medical and ground support businesses, partially offset by a decline in the appliance and strength films businesses.
International organic revenue declined 3.2% primarily due to a decline in Asia Pacific of 22.8% primarily driven by growth of 4.2%decreases in the strength films, appliance, foils and thermal films, and graphics businesses. The results in 2022 were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and government stay-at-home orders in China. Europe organic revenue grew 2.8% primarily due to an increase in the consumer packaging, businesses.specialty films and filter medical businesses, partially offset by a decline in the appliance business.
International organic revenue increased 7.3% driven by growth in the appliance and consumer packaging businesses across all major regions.
North American organic revenue increased 1.3% driven by growth in the consumer packaging, medical and appliance businesses, partially offset by a decline in the ground support equipment and gluing system businesses.
Operating margin of 27.2% increased 16026.7% decreased 50 basis points primarily driven by the nethigher operating expenses, including employee-related expenses, partially offset by benefits offrom the Company's enterprise initiatives and cost management of 110 basis points and positive operating leverage of 70 basis points, partially offset by unfavorablefavorable price/cost of 3010 basis points and higher restructuring expenses.points.


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2021 compared to 20152020


For the Years Ended
Dollars in millionsDecember 31,Components of Increase (Decrease)
20212020Inc (Dec)OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,854 $1,660 11.7 %9.8 %— %— %1.9 %11.7 %
Operating income$504 $432 16.6 %15.6 %— %(1.0)%2.0 %16.6 %
Operating margin %27.2 %26.0 %120 bps140 bps— (20) bps— 120 bps
 For the Years Ended      
Dollars in millionsDecember 31, Components of Increase (Decrease)
 2016 2015 Inc (Dec) OrganicAcquisition/DivestitureRestructuringForeign CurrencyTotal
Operating revenue$1,885
 $1,885
 % 1.2%(0.1)% %(1.1)%%
Operating income$482
 $439
 9.7% 11.2%0.1 %(0.1)%(1.5)%9.7%
Operating margin %25.6% 23.3% 230 bps
 230 bps
10 bps
(10) bps

230 bps


Operating revenue was flat as an increase ingrew due to higher organic revenue was offset primarily byand the unfavorablefavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Organic revenue increased 1.2%9.8% as consumables increased 10.8% and equipment increased 6.4% primarily due to higher demand in North America. Product line simplification activities reduced organic revenue by 20 basis points.
North American organic revenue increased 11.2% primarily driven by growth in the consumer packaging, strength films, appliance, filter medical, and product coding and marking businesses.
International organic revenue increased 6.8% primarily due to growth in the appliance businesses in Europe and Asia Pacific and the ground support equipment businesses in Europe, partially offset by a decline in the consumer packaging businesses in Europe and sports branding businesses.the strength films businesses in Asia Pacific.
International organic revenue increased 2.3% driven by growth in the appliance, foils and gluing system businesses in Asia Pacific.
North American organic revenue increased 0.6% driven by growth in the consumer packaging and medical businesses, partially offset by a decline in the brand identification businesses.
Operating margin was 27.2%. The increase of 25.6% increased 230120 basis points was primarily driven by the netdue to positive operating leverage of 190 basis points and benefits offrom the Company's enterprise initiatives, and cost management of 220 basis points and positive operating leverage of 30 basis points, partially offset by unfavorable price/cost of 20200 basis points.points, higher overhead expenses and higher freight costs. Additionally, the prior year included an unfavorable impact of a one-time customer cost-sharing settlement.


OTHER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


Interest expense was $260$203 million in 2017, $2372022, $202 million in 20162021 and $226$206 million in 2015. The increased2020. Interest expense in each respective period2022 was $1 million higher than 2021 primarily due to higher average outstanding commercial paper and higher interest rates, partially offset by the November 2016 debt issuance.repayment of notes due September 15, 2021 and May 20, 2022. Refer to Note 11. Debt in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding the repayment of notes.
Other income (expense) was income of $36$255 million in 2017, $812022, $51 million in 20162021 and $78$28 million in 2015.2020. The income in 2017 is lower than the previous year2022 increased $204 million compared to 2021 primarily due to foreign currency translation losses and a $54net pre-tax gains of $191 million pre-tax gain recorded in 2016 resulting from a $167 million dividend distribution from Wilsonart that exceeded the equity investment balance, partially offset by $30 million of pre-tax losses in 2016 related to the disposalssale of businesses and the disposal of a partnership investment.operations in 2022. The income in 2015 included a $152021 increased $23 million gain on the sale of a business.compared to 2020 primarily due to higher investment income and higher other net periodic benefit income in 2021.


The effective tax rate was 48.4% in 2017, 30.0% in 2016, and 30.1% in 2015. Included in theCompany's effective tax rate for 20172022, 2021 and 2020 was a one-time additional income21.0%, 19.0% and 22.0%, respectively. The 2022 effective tax expense of $658 million related to the United States "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" andrate benefited from discrete income tax benefits of $50$32 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 related to the newutilization of capital loss carryforwards and $51 million in the second quarter of 2022 related to a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from the resolution of a U.S. tax audit. The 2021 effective tax rate benefited from discrete income tax benefits of $21 million in the third quarter of 2021 related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards and $112 million in the second quarter of 2021 related to the remeasurement of net deferred tax assets due to the enactment of the U.K. Finance Bill 2021, which increases the U.K. income tax rate from 19% to 25% effective April 1, 2023. Additionally, the effective tax rates for 2022, 2021 and 2020 included discrete income tax benefits of $12 million, $17 million and $27 million, respectively, related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation guidance effective January 1, 2017.compensation. Refer to Note 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 5.7. Income Taxes in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.
The impact of the Euro and other foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar increasedin 2022 versus 2021 decreased operating revenue and income before taxes by approximately $77$628 million and $13$157 million, in 2017 versus 2016, respectively. The impact of the Euro and other foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar decreasedin 2021 versus 2020 increased operating revenue by approximately $210 million and income before taxes by approximately $41$301 million in 2016 versus 2015,and $77 million, respectively.


NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


Effective January 1, 2017

In March 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that includes several changes to simplify theInformation regarding new accounting for stock-based compensation, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification of tax benefits in the statement of cash flows. Among the more significant changes, the new guidance requires that the income tax effects associated with the settlement of stock-based awards after adoption of the guidance be recognized through income tax expense rather than directly in equity. Additionally, the income tax effects related to excess tax benefits should be presented within operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. Excess tax benefits recognized in equity under the prior guidance were $29 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company adopted the new guidance effective January 1, 2017 and applied the new guidance prospectively. Excess tax benefits of $50 million werepronouncements is included in Income taxesNote 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017. The expected effect on income tax expense or net cash provided from operating activities related to future stock-based award settlements will vary each periodItem 8. Financial Statements and will depend on inputs such as the stock price at the time of settlement and the number of awards settled in the period presented.Supplementary Data.


Effective January 1, 2018

In May 2014, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to change the criteria for revenue recognition. The core principle of the new guidance is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, several new revenue recognition disclosures will be required. The Company's sales arrangements with customers are predominately short term in nature and generally provide for transfer of control and revenue recognition at the time of product shipment or delivery of service. In limited circumstances, arrangements may include service performed over time, or there may be significant obligations to the customer that are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation of equipment and customer acceptance. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted this new guidance under the modified retrospective method which requires the new guidance to be applied prospectively to revenue transactions completed on or after the effective date. Given the nature of the Company’s revenue transactions, the new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operating revenue, results of operations, or financial position. As a result of adopting the guidance, the Company expects to record a cumulative-effect adjustment reducing retained earnings as of January 1, 2018 by approximately $10 million related to certain transactions that were impacted by the new guidance. Additionally, the Company expects to provide the required additional disclosures in periods subsequent to adoption.

In October 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiring the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs rather than when transferred to a third party as required under the current guidance. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new guidance and will apply the newly adopted guidance to intra-entity asset transfers on or after the date of adoption. As a result of adopting the new guidance, the Company expects to record a cumulative-effect adjustment reducing deferred tax assets and retained earnings by approximately $400 million. Additionally, intra-entity asset transfers may result in future tax rate volatility under the new guidance.

In March 2017, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes the income statement presentation of the components of net periodic benefit cost related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The primary change under the new guidance is that only the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost should be included in operating income and is eligible for capitalization as an asset. The other components of net periodic benefit cost, including interest cost, expected return on assets, settlements, curtailments, and amortization of actuarial gains and losses and prior service cost, should be presented below operating income. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new guidance and will apply the new


presentation of net periodic benefit cost in future periods and expects to restate prior periods for comparability. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the other components of net periodic benefit cost were income of $9 million, income of $8 million, and expense of $1 million, respectively. Refer to Note 9. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits for further information regarding the Company’s net periodic benefit cost.

Effective January 1, 2019

In February 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to change the criteria for recognizing leasing transactions. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize a lease liability and lease asset for all leases, including operating leases, with a lease term greater than twelve months in the statement of financial position. Subsequent measurement, including presentation of expenses and cash flows, will depend on the classification of the lease as either a financing or operating lease. In addition, several new disclosures will be required. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. While the Company has not yet completed its evaluation of the impact the new lease accounting guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the Company expects to recognize right of use assets and liabilities for its operating leases in the statement of financial position upon adoption.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


The Company’sCompany's primary sources of liquidity are free cash flow and short-term credit facilities. In addition,As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $3.1 billion$708 million of cash and equivalents on hand at December 31, 2017 and no outstanding borrowings under its $3.0 billion revolving
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credit facility. The Company also maintainshas maintained strong access to public debt markets. Management believes that these sources are sufficient to service debt and to finance the Company's capital allocation priorities, which include:


internal investments to support organic growth and sustain core businesses;
payment of an attractive dividend to shareholders; and
external investments in selective strategic acquisitions that support the Company's organic growth focus, such as the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business on December 1, 2021, and an active share repurchase program. Refer to Note 3. Acquisitions in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding this acquisition.


The Company believes that, based on its operating revenue, operating margin, free cash flow, and credit ratings, it could readily obtain additional financing, if necessary. A description of the potential risks to the Company related to the COVID-19 pandemic is contained in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors.




The Company has certain contractual obligations, primarily noncurrent income taxes payable, operating leases and long-term debt. Refer to Note 7. Income Taxes, Note 10. Leases and Note 11. Debt in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for details related to the Company's contractual obligations. The Company did not have any significant off-balance sheet commitments as of December 31, 2022.

Cash Flow


The Company uses free cash flow to measure cash flow generated by operations that is available for dividends, share repurchases, acquisitions and debt repayment. The Company believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors in evaluating the Company’sCompany's financial performance and measures the Company's ability to generate cash internally to fund Company initiatives. Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less additions to plant and equipment. Free cash flow is a measurement that is not the same as net cash flow from operating activities per the statement of cash flows and may not be consistent with similarly titled measures used by other companies. Summarized cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was as follows:


In millions202220212020
Net cash provided by operating activities$2,348 $2,557 $2,807 
Additions to plant and equipment(412)(296)(236)
Free cash flow$1,936 $2,261 $2,571 
Cash dividends paid$(1,542)$(1,463)$(1,379)
Repurchases of common stock(1,750)(1,000)(706)
Acquisition of businesses (excluding cash and equivalents)(2)(731)— 
Proceeds from sale of operations and affiliates278 — 
Net proceeds from (repayments of) debt276 (141)(4)
Other42 83 61 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents(57)(46)39 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents$(819)$(1,037)$583 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Net cash provided by operating activities $2,402

$2,302
 $2,299
Additions to plant and equipment (297)
(273) (284)
Free cash flow $2,105
 $2,029
 $2,015
       
Cash dividends paid $(941) $(821) $(742)
Repurchases of common stock (1,000) (2,000) (2,002)
Acquisition of businesses (excluding cash and equivalents) and additional interest in affiliates (3) (453) (6)
Dividend distribution from equity investment in Wilsonart 
 167
 
Net proceeds from debt 197
 465
 151
Other 119
 128
 147
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 145
 (133) (463)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents $622
 $(618) $(900)


Free cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2017 included the impact of an additional $115 million discretionary pension contribution relateddecreased in 2022 and 2021 primarily due to the U.S. primary pension plan.higher working capital investments to support revenue growth, including increased inventory levels to help mitigate supply chain risk and sustain customer service levels.


Stock Repurchase Programs


On August 2, 2013,3, 2018, the Company’sCompany's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program which provided for the buybackrepurchase of up to $6.0$3.0 billion of the Company’sCompany's common stock over an open-ended period of time (the "2013"2018 Program"). Under the 20132018 Program, the Company repurchased approximately 14.96.7 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $96.84$158.11 per share during 2015. As2019, approximately 4.2 million shares of December 31, 2015, there were no authorized repurchases remaining underits common stock at an average price of $167.69 per share during 2020, approximately 4.4 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $227.29 per share during 2021 and approximately 1.2 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $216.62 per share during 2022. The 2018 Program was completed in the 2013 Program.first quarter of 2022.

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On February 13, 2015,May 7, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program which providedprovides for the buybackrepurchase of up to an additional $6.0$3.0 billion of the Company’sCompany's common stock over an open-ended period of time (the "2015"2021 Program"). Under the 2015 Program,2021 program, the Company repurchased approximately 6.1 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $91.78 per share during 2015, approximately 18.7 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $107.17 per share during 2016, and approximately 7.1 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $140.56$210.46 per share during 2017.2022. As of December 31, 2017,2022, there were approximately $2.4$1.5 billion of authorized repurchases remaining under the 20152021 Program.




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Adjusted After-Tax


After-tax Return on Average Invested Capital


The Company uses adjusted after-tax return on average invested capital ("After-tax ROIC") to measure the effectiveness of its operations’operations' use of invested capital to generate profits. After-tax ROIC is not defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). After-tax ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes is a meaningful metric to investors in evaluating the Company’s financial performanceCompany's ability to generate returns from cash invested in its operations and may be different than the method used by other companies to calculate After-tax ROIC. The Company defines After-tax ROIC as operating income after taxes divided by average invested capital, which is annualized when presented in interim periods. Operating income after taxes is a non-GAAP measure consisting of net income before interest expense and other income (expense), on an after-tax basis, which are excluded as they do not represent returns generated by the Company's operations. For comparability, the Company also excluded the $658discrete tax benefits of $32 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 and $51 million in the second quarter of 2022 from net income tax charge fromand the effective tax rate and the $95 million confidential legal settlement from the calculation of ROIC for the year ended December 31, 2017. Adjusted average2022. Additionally, for comparability, the Company excluded the discrete tax benefits of $21 million in the third quarter of 2021 and $112 million in the second quarter of 2021 from net income and the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2021. Total invested capital represents the net assets of the Company, excludingother than cash and equivalents and outstanding debt which are excluded as they do not represent capital investment in the Company's operations,operations. The most comparable GAAP measure to operating income after taxes is net income. Net income to average invested capital and After-tax ROIC for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 were as well asfollows:

Dollars in millions202220212020
Numerator:
Net income$3,034 $2,694 $2,109 
Discrete tax benefit related to the fourth quarter 2022(32)— — 
Discrete tax benefit related to the second quarter 2022(51)— — 
Discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 2021— (21)— 
Discrete tax benefit related to the second quarter 2021— (112)— 
Interest expense, net of tax (1)
156 157 162 
Other (income) expense, net of tax (1)
(196)(40)(22)
Operating income after taxes$2,911 $2,678 $2,249 
Denominator:
Invested capital:
Cash and equivalents$708 $1,527 $2,564 
Trade receivables3,171 2,840 2,506 
Inventories2,054 1,694 1,189 
Net assets held for sale— — 
Net plant and equipment1,848 1,809 1,777 
Goodwill and intangible assets5,632 5,937 5,471 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(2,322)(2,233)(1,818)
Debt(7,763)(7,687)(8,122)
Other, net(246)(261)(385)
Total net assets (stockholders' equity)3,089 3,626 3,182 
Cash and equivalents(708)(1,527)(2,564)
Debt7,763 7,687 8,122 
Total invested capital$10,144 $9,786 $8,740 
Average invested capital (2)
$10,017 $9,087 $8,576 
Net income to average invested capital30.3 %29.6 %24.6 %
After-tax return on average invested capital29.1 %29.5 %26.2 %

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(1)    Effective tax rate used for interest expense and other (income) expense for the Company's equity investment in the Wilsonart business (formerly the Decorative Surfaces segment). years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 was 23.2%, 23.0% and 22.0%, respectively.

(2)    Average invested capital is calculated using the total invested capital balances at the start of the period and at the end of each quarter.quarter within each of the periods presented.

After-tax ROIC for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 was as follows:

Dollars in millions 2017 2016 2015
Operating income $3,494
 $3,064
 $2,867
Less: Legal settlement income (95) 
 
Adjusted operating income 3,399
 3,064
 2,867
Tax rate 28.3% 30.0% 30.1%
Income taxes (961) (919) (864)
Operating income after taxes $2,438
 $2,145
 $2,003
       
Invested capital:      
Trade receivables $2,628
 $2,357
 $2,203
Inventories 1,220
 1,076
 1,086
Net plant and equipment 1,778
 1,652
 1,577
Goodwill and intangible assets 6,024
 6,021
 5,999
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,848) (1,713) (1,585)
Other, net 21
 223
 280
Total invested capital $9,823
 $9,616
 $9,560
       
Average invested capital $10,005
 $9,780
 $9,943
Adjustment for Wilsonart (formerly the Decorative Surfaces segment) 
 (91) (123)
Adjusted average invested capital $10,005
 $9,689
 $9,820
Adjusted return on average invested capital 24.4% 22.1% 20.4%

ROIC increased 230decreased 40 basis points for the yeartwelve month period ended December 31, 20172022 compared to the prior year period as a result of a 13.7% improvement10.2% increase in average invested capital versus an 8.7% increase in after-tax operating income.

After-tax ROIC increased 330 basis points for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2021 compared to the prior year period as a result of a 19.1% increase in after-tax operating income versus a 3.3%5.9% increase in adjusted average invested capital. The discrete tax benefits related to share-based compensation improved after-tax ROIC by 50 basis points in 2017. ROIC increased 170 basis points in 2016 versus 2015 as a result of a 7.1% improvement in after-tax operating income and a 1.3% decrease in adjusted average invested capital.




A reconciliation of the 20172022 effective tax rate excluding the fourth quarter 2022 discrete tax chargebenefit of $32 million related to the 2017utilization of capital loss carryforwards and the second quarter 2022 discrete tax benefit of $51 million related to the resolution of a U.S. tax legislationaudit is as follows:


Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2022
Dollars in millionsIncome TaxesTax Rate
As reported$808 21.0 %
Discrete tax benefit related to the fourth quarter 202232 0.8 %
Discrete tax benefit related to the second quarter 202251 1.4 %
As adjusted$891 23.2 %

A reconciliation of the 2021 effective tax rate excluding the third quarter 2021 discrete tax benefit of $21 million related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards and the second quarter 2021 discrete tax benefit of $112 million related to a change in the U.K. income tax rate is as follows:

Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2021
Dollars in millionsIncome TaxesTax Rate
As reported$632 19.0 %
Discrete tax benefit related to the third quarter 202121 0.6 %
Discrete tax benefit related to the second quarter 2021112 3.4 %
As adjusted$765 23.0 %

Refer to Note 7. Income Taxes in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding the discrete tax items noted above.

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 Twelve Months Ended
 December 31, 2017
 Income Taxes Tax Rate
As reported$1,583
 48.4 %
Discrete tax charge related to 2017 U.S. tax legislation(658) (20.1)%
As adjusted$925
 28.3 %




Working Capital


Management uses working capital as a measurement of the short-term liquidity of the Company. Net working capital atas of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 is summarized as follows:


In millions20222021Increase
(Decrease)
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents$708 $1,527 $(819)
Trade receivables3,171 2,840 331 
Inventories2,054 1,694 360 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets329 313 16 
Assets held for sale— 
6,270 6,374 (104)
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt1,590 778 812 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses2,322 2,233 89 
Liabilities held for sale— 
Other547 459 88 
4,460 3,470 990 
Net Working Capital$1,810 $2,904 $(1,094)
Dollars in millions 2017 2016 
Increase
(Decrease)
Current Assets:      
Cash and equivalents $3,094
 $2,472
 $622
Trade receivables 2,628
 2,357
 271
Inventories 1,220
 1,076
 144
Other 336
 218
 118
  7,278
 6,123
 1,155
Current Liabilities:      
Short-term debt 850
 652
 198
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,848
 1,713
 135
Other 355
 395
 (40)
  3,053
 2,760
 293
Net Working Capital $4,225
 $3,363
 $862


The increase in net working capital at December 31, 2017 was primarily driven by higher cash and equivalents.

Cash and equivalents totaled approximately $3.1 billion asAs of December 31, 20172022, a significant portion of the Company's cash and $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2016, primarily all of whichequivalents was held by international subsidiaries. Cash and equivalents held internationally may be subject to foreign withholding taxes if repatriated to the U.S. A portion of the cashCash and equivalents balances held internationally isare typically used for international operating needs or reinvested to fund expansion of existing international businesses,businesses. International funds may also be used to fund new international acquisitions or, usedif not considered permanently invested, may be repatriated to repay debtthe U.S. The Company has accrued for foreign withholding taxes related to foreign held internationally. cash and equivalents that are not permanently invested.

In the U.S., the Company utilizes cash flows from domestic operations to fund domestic cash needs which primarily consistand the Company's capital allocation priorities. This includes operating needs of the U.S. businesses, dividend payments, share repurchases, acquisitions, servicing of domestic debt obligations, reinvesting to fund expansion of existing U.S. businesses and general corporate needs. The Company may also usesuse its commercial paper program, which is backed by a long-term credit facilities,facility, for short-term liquidity needs. The Company believes cash generated domesticallyby operations and liquidity provided by the Company's commercial paper program will continue to be sufficient to fund cash requirements in the U.S.


On December 22, 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the “Act”) was enacted in the United States. The provisions of the Act significantly revise the U.S. corporate income tax rules, including a one-time repatriation tax on the deemed repatriation of post-1986 undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a one-time additional income tax expense of $658 million related to the enactment of the Act which, among other items, included the one-time deemed repatriation tax. As a result of the one-time repatriation provisions of the Act, the Company has provided for substantially all U.S. taxes on the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries and expects to repatriate approximately $2 billion of foreign held cash and equivalents. See Note 5. Income Taxes in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.



Debt


Total debt atas of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 was as follows:


In millions20222021Increase
(Decrease)
Short-term debt$1,590 $778 $812 
Long-term debt6,173 6,909 (736)
Total debt$7,763 $7,687 $76 
In millions 2017 2016 
Increase
(Decrease)
Short-term debt $850
 $652
 $198
Long-term debt 7,478
 7,177
 301
Total debt $8,328
 $7,829
 $499


As of December 31, 2017,2022, short-term debt included $535 million related to the 1.25% Euro notes due May 22, 2023, which were reclassified from Long-term debt to Short-term debt includedin the second quarter of 2022, and commercial paper of $849 million.$1.1 billion. As of December 31, 2016, Short-term2021, short-term debt included $650$568 million related to the 0.90%1.75% Euro notes due February 25, 2017,May 20, 2022, which were repaidredeemed in full at face value on the due date. There was noFebruary 22, 2022, and commercial paper outstanding as of December 31, 2016.$210 million.


The Company may issue commercial paper to fund general corporate needs, share repurchases, and small and medium-sized acquisitions. During the secondfourth quarter of 2016,2022, the Company entered into a $2.5$3.0 billion, five-year line ofrevolving credit agreementfacility with a termination date of May 9, 2021October 21, 2027, which is available to provide additional liquidity, including to support the potential issuances of commercial paper. This agreement replaced the previously existing $1.5$2.5 billion, line offive-year revolving credit agreement facility
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with a termination date of June 8, 2017 and the $1.0 billion line of credit agreement with a termination date of August 15, 2018.September 27, 2024. No amounts were outstanding under the new linerevolving credit facility as of credit agreement at December 31, 2017.2022. The maximum outstanding commercial paper balance during 20172022 was $1.1$2.1 billion, while the average daily balance was $691 million. $1.1 billion.

As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company's foreign operationsCompany had authorized credit facilities with unused capacity of $206 million.

approximately $184 million under international debt facilities. In November 2016,the ordinary course of business, the Company issued $1.0 billionalso had approximately $182 million outstanding in guarantees, letters of 2.65% notes due November 15, 2026 at 99.685%credit and other similar arrangements with financial institutions as of face value. Net proceeds fromDecember 31, 2022. Refer to Note 11. Debt in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional details regarding the November 2016Company's outstanding debt issuance were used to repay commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.obligations.


Total Debt to EBITDA


The Company uses the ratio of total debt to EBITDA toas a measure of its ability to repay its outstanding debt obligations. EBITDA and the ratio of total debt to EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that total debt to EBITDA is a meaningful metric to investors in evaluating the Company's long term financial liquidity and may be different than the method used by other companies to calculate total debt to EBITDA. EBITDA and the ratio of total debt to EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. The ratio of total debt to EBITDA represents total debt divided by net income from continuing operations before interest expense, other income (expense), income taxes, depreciation, and amortization and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets on a trailing twelve month basis. Total debt to EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was as follows:


Dollars in millions202220212020
Total debt$7,763 $7,687 $8,122 
Net income$3,034 $2,694 $2,109 
Add:
Interest expense203 202 206 
Other (income) expense(255)(51)(28)
Income taxes808 632 595 
Depreciation276 277 273 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets134 133 154 
EBITDA$4,200 $3,887 $3,309 
Total debt to EBITDA ratio1.82.02.5

Dollars in millions2017 2016 2015
Total debt$8,328
 $7,829
 $7,422
      
Net income$1,687
 $2,035
 $1,899
Add:     
Interest expense260
 237
 226
Other income(36) (81) (78)
Income taxes1,583
 873
 820
Depreciation256
 246
 244
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets206
 224
 233
EBITDA$3,956
 $3,534
 $3,344
Total debt to EBITDA ratio2.1
 2.2
 2.2



Stockholders’Stockholders' Equity


The changes to stockholders’stockholders' equity during 20172022 and 20162021 were as follows:

In millions20222021
Beginning balance$3,626 $3,182 
Net income3,034 2,694 
Cash dividends declared(1,560)(1,483)
Repurchases of common stock(1,750)(1,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(339)140 
Other78 93 
Ending balance$3,089 $3,626 

In millions 2017 2016
Beginning balance $4,259
 $5,228
Net income 1,687
 2,035
Cash dividends declared (982) (846)
Repurchases of common stock (1,000) (2,000)
Currency translation adjustments 406
 (277)
Other 219
 119
Ending balance $4,589
 $4,259

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company's significant contractual obligations as of December 31, 2017 were as follows:

In millions 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 
2023 and
Future Years
Principal payments on debt $1
 $1,350
 $4
 $350
 $600
 $5,254
Interest payments on debt 243
 215
 186
 186
 174
 1,925
Noncurrent income taxes payable 53
 53
 53
 53
 53
 403
Minimum lease payments 88
 63
 45
 31
 25
 61
  $385
 $1,681
 $288
 $620
 $852
 $7,643

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had recorded noncurrent liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits of $167 million. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the timing of payments related to the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company did not have any significant off-balance sheet commitments at December 31, 2017.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES


The Company has sixthree accounting policiesestimates that it believes are most important to the Company’sCompany's financial condition and results of operations, and which require the Company to make estimatesjudgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. Management bases its estimates on historical experience, and in some cases on observable market information. Various assumptions are also used that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances and form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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The Company's critical accounting policiesestimates are as follows:


Realizability of InventoriesInventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Generally, the Company’s businesses perform an analysis of the historical sales usage of the individual inventory items on hand and a reserve is recorded to adjust inventory cost to net realizable value based on the following usage criteria:

Usage ClassificationCriteriaReserve %
ActiveQuantity on hand is less than prior 6 months of usage0%
Slow-movingSome usage in last 12 months, but quantity on hand exceeds prior 6 months of usage50%
ObsoleteNo usage in the last 12 months90%

In addition, for approximately 21% of total inventories, the Company has elected to use the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method of inventory costing. Generally, this method results in a lower inventory value than the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method due to the effects of inflation.



Collectibility of Accounts ReceivableThe Company estimates the allowance for uncollectible accounts based on the greater of a specific reserve or a reserve calculated based on the historical write-off percentage over the last two years. In addition, reserves for customer credits and cash discounts are estimated based on past experience.

Depreciation of Plant and Equipment The Company’s U.S. businesses primarily compute depreciation on an accelerated basis, as follows:

Buildings and improvements150% declining balance
Machinery and equipment200% declining balance

The majority of the Company's international businesses compute depreciation on a straight-line basis.

Income TaxesThe Company provides deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax laws. The Company’sCompany's deferred and other tax balances are based on management’smanagement's interpretation of the tax regulations and rulings in numerous taxing jurisdictions. Income tax expense, assets and liabilities recognized by the Company also reflect its best estimates and assumptions regarding, among other things, the level of future taxable income, the effect of the Company’sCompany's various tax planning strategies and uncertain tax positions. Future tax authority rulings and changes in tax laws, changes in projected levels of taxable income and future tax planning strategies could affect the actual effective tax rate and tax balances recorded by the Company.


Goodwill and Intangible AssetsThe Company’sCompany's business acquisitions typically result in recording goodwill and other intangible assets, which are a significant portion of the Company’sCompany's total assets and affect the amount of amortization expense and impairment charges that the Company could incur in future periods. The Company follows the guidance prescribed in the accounting standards to test goodwill and intangible assets for impairment. On an annual basis, or more frequently if triggering events occur, the Company compares the estimated fair value of its reporting units to the carrying value of each reporting unit to determine if a potential goodwill impairment exists. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, ana goodwill impairment loss if any, is recorded for the difference between the implied fair value and the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill.difference. In calculating the fair value of the reporting units or specific intangible assets, management relies on a number of factors, including business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, comparable transactions and other market data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’smanagement's judgment in applying them in the impairment tests of goodwill and other intangible assets.


As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company had total goodwill and intangible assets of approximately $6.0$5.6 billion allocated to its reporting units. Although there can be no assurance that the Company will not incur additional impairment charges related to its goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company generally believes the risk of significant impairment charges is lessened by the number of diversified businesses and end markets represented by its reporting units that have goodwill and other intangible assets. In addition, the individual businesses in many of the reporting units have been acquired over a long period of time, and in many cases have been able to improve their performance, primarily as a result of the application of the Company’sCompany's 80/20 front to backFront-to-Back process. The amount of goodwill and other intangible assets allocated to individual reporting units ranges from approximately $45$212 million to $1.3$1.4 billion, with the average amount equal to $546 million. $562 million. Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. Due to the inherent uncertainties associated with these factors and economic conditions in the Company’sCompany's global end markets, impairment charges related to one or more reporting units could occur in future periods.


Pension and Other Postretirement BenefitsThe Company has various company-sponsored defined benefit retirement plans covering a number of U.S. employees and many employees outside the U.S. Pension and other postretirement benefit expense and obligations are determined based on actuarial valuations. Pension benefit obligations are generally based on each participant’sparticipant's years of service, future compensation, and age at retirement or termination. Important assumptions in determining pension and postretirement expense and obligations are the discount rate, the expected long-term return on plan assets, life expectancy, and health care cost trend rates. Future changes in any of these assumptions could materially affect the amounts recorded related to the Company's pension and other postretirement benefit plans. See Note 9.12. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional discussion of actuarial assumptions used in determining pension and postretirement health care liabilities and expenses.


The Company determines the discount rate used to measure plan liabilities as of the year-end measurement date for the U.S. primary pension plan. The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the associated liabilities could theoretically be


effectively settled at the end of the year. In estimating this rate, the Company looks at rates of return on high-quality fixed income investments, with similar duration to the liabilities in the plan. A 25 basis point decrease in the discount rate would increase the present value of the U.S. primary pension plan obligation by approximately $40 million. Beginning in 2017, the$27 million. The Company changed the method used to estimate the service and interest cost components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs. The new method provides a more precise measure ofestimates the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit cost by applying specific spot rates along the yield curve to the projected cash flows rather than a single weighted-average rate. See Note 9.12. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for information on the Company's pension and other postretirement benefit plans and related assumptions.


The expected long-term return on plan assets is based on historical and expected long-term returns for similar investment allocations among asset classes. For the U.S. primary pension plan, a 25 basis point decrease in the expected return on plan assets would increase the annual pension expense by approximately $4 million.million.


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ITEM 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


MARKET RISK


The Company is exposed to certain market risks that exist as part of its ongoing business operations, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, price volatility for certain commodities and changes in interest rates. The Company does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions and does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.


Interest Rate Risk


The Company’sCompany's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the fair value of the Company’sCompany's fixed rate debt. Refer to Note 8.11. Debt in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data for details related to the fair value of the Company's debt instruments. Additionally, rising interest rates would negatively impact the amount of interest expense related to new issuances of commercial paper.


Foreign Currency Risk


The Company operates in the U.S. and 5550 foreign countries. The funding for the foreign manufacturing operations is provided primarily through the permanent investment of equity capital. The Company’sCompany's products are typically manufactured and sold within the same country.country or economic union. Therefore, the Company's manufacturing operations generally do not have significant assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies.


The Company designated the €1.0 billion of Euro notes issued in May 2014, andthe €1.0 billion of Euro notes issued in May 2015 and the €1.6 billion of Euro notes issued in June 2019 as hedges of a portion of its net investment in Euro-denominated foreign operations to reduce foreign currency risk associated with the investment in these operations. Changes in the value of this debt resulting from fluctuations in the Euro to U.S. Dollar exchange rate have been recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). On February 22, 2022, €500 million of the Euro notes issued in May 2014 were redeemed in full. Refer to Note 11. Debt in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data for additional information regarding the redemption of these notes. The cumulative unrealizedamount of pre-tax gain (loss) related to these notes recorded in Accumulated otherOther comprehensive income (loss) related tofor the net investment hedgetwelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $81$205 million, $303 million and $375$(359) million, as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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ITEM 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data


MANAGEMENT REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING


The management of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (the "Company" or "ITW") is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). ITW’sITW's internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’sCompany's management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.


All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.


ITW management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017.2022. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on our assessment we believe that, as of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.


The effectiveness of the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20172022 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report herein.


/s/ E. Scott Santi

E. Scott Santi

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

February 15, 2018
10, 2023
/s/ Michael M. Larsen

Michael M. Larsen

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

February 15, 2018
10, 2023



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the stockholders and the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Glenview, Illinois

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Illinois Tool Works Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders'stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”"financial statements"). We also have audited the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

Basis for Opinions

The Company’sCompany's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an opinion on the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’scompany's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’scompany's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’scompany's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

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Income Taxes — Refer to Note 7 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company's income tax expense is recognized and measured based on management's interpretation of the tax regulations and rulings in numerous taxing jurisdictions, which requires significant judgment. When calculating income tax expense management makes estimates and assumptions, including determination of the completeness of book income in each jurisdiction, calculation of taxable income through identification and classification of book to tax differences (either temporary or permanent items), consideration of applicable tax deductions or credits, and the identification of uncertain tax positions.

The evaluation of each uncertain tax position requires management to apply specialized skill and knowledge related to the identified position. Management evaluates uncertain tax positions identified and a liability is established for unrecognized tax benefits when there is a more than 50% likelihood that its tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. There is additional judgment to determine the amount of the liability for the underlying tax position. The Company's income tax expense for 2022 was $808 million and the liability recorded for unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022, was $314 million.

Given the number of taxing jurisdictions and the complex and subjective nature of the associated tax regulations and rulings, certain audit matters required a high degree of auditor judgment and increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our income tax specialists. These matters included the auditing of income tax expense, identification of uncertain tax positions, measurement of unrecognized tax benefits, and certain planning transactions with income tax expense implications.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

With the assistance of our income tax specialists, our principal audit procedures related to income tax expense included the following, among others:
We tested the effectiveness of management's controls over income taxes, including those over income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits, and certain planning transactions with income tax expense implications.
We evaluated management's significant estimates and judgments incorporated into the calculation of income tax expense by:
Selecting a sample of book to tax differences (temporary and permanent) and testing the accuracy, completeness, and classification of the selections, including evaluating that all impacts of significant transactions with income tax expense implications are considered.
Developing an expectation over the foreign income tax expense by jurisdiction and comparing it to the recorded balance.
Testing the accuracy of the income tax expense calculation.
We evaluated management's significant judgments regarding the identification of uncertain tax positions by:
Evaluating the reasonableness of a selection of certain planning transactions with income tax expense implications, including the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data supporting the transactions.
Assessing management's methods and assumptions used in identifying uncertain tax positions.
Comparing results of prior tax audits to ongoing and anticipated tax audits by tax authorities.
Evaluating external information including applicable tax law, new interpretations, and related changes to assess the completeness and reasonableness of management's considerations.
Determining if there was additional information not considered in management's assessment.
We evaluated a sample of the liabilities recorded for unrecognized tax benefits to assess the establishment and amount of the liability for the specific underlying tax position.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 15, 201810, 2023

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2002.

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Statement of Income
Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 For the Years Ended December 31
In millions except per share amounts202220212020
Operating Revenue$15,932 $14,455 $12,574 
Cost of revenue9,429 8,489 7,375 
Selling, administrative, and research and development expenses2,579 2,356 2,163 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets134 133 154 
Operating Income3,790 3,477 2,882 
Interest expense(203)(202)(206)
Other income (expense)255 51 28 
Income Before Taxes3,842 3,326 2,704 
Income taxes808 632 595 
Net Income$3,034 $2,694 $2,109 
Net Income Per Share:
Basic$9.80 $8.55 $6.66 
Diluted$9.77 $8.51 $6.63 
 For the Years Ended December 31
In millions except per share amounts2017 2016 2015
Operating Revenue$14,314
 $13,599
 $13,405
Cost of revenue8,309
 7,896
 7,888
Selling, administrative, and research and development expenses2,400
 2,415
 2,417
Legal settlement (income)(95) 
 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets206
 224
 233
Operating Income3,494
 3,064
 2,867
Interest expense(260) (237) (226)
Other income (expense)36
 81
 78
Income Before Taxes3,270
 2,908
 2,719
Income taxes1,583
 873
 820
Net Income$1,687
 $2,035
 $1,899
      
Net Income Per Share:     
Basic$4.90
 $5.73
 $5.16
Diluted$4.86
 $5.70
 $5.13


The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.




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Statement of Comprehensive Income
Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 For the Years Ended December 31
In millions202220212020
Net Income$3,034 $2,694 $2,109 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax(242)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax(97)135 59 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(339)140 63 
Comprehensive Income$2,695 $2,834 $2,172 
 For the Years Ended December 31
In millions2017 2016 2015
Net Income$1,687
 $2,035
 $1,899
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):     
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax406
 (277) (860)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax114
 (26) 14
Comprehensive Income$2,207
 $1,732
 $1,053


The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.




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Statement of Financial Position
Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 December 31
In millions except per share amounts20222021
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents$708 $1,527 
Trade receivables3,171 2,840 
Inventories2,054 1,694 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets329 313 
Assets held for sale— 
Total current assets6,270 6,374 
Net plant and equipment1,848 1,809 
Goodwill4,864 4,965 
Intangible assets768 972 
Deferred income taxes494 552 
Other assets1,178 1,405 
$15,422 $16,077 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt$1,590 $778 
Accounts payable594 585 
Accrued expenses1,728 1,648 
Cash dividends payable400 382 
Income taxes payable147 77 
Liabilities held for sale— 
Total current liabilities4,460 3,470 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt6,173 6,909 
Deferred income taxes484 654 
Noncurrent income taxes payable273 365 
Other liabilities943 1,053 
Total noncurrent liabilities7,873 8,981 
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock (par value of $0.01 per share):
Issued- 550.0 shares in 2022 and 2021
Outstanding- 305.0 shares in 2022 and 312.9 shares in 2021
Additional paid-in-capital1,501 1,432 
Retained earnings25,799 24,325 
Common stock held in treasury(22,377)(20,636)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,841)(1,502)
Noncontrolling interest
Total stockholders' equity3,089 3,626 
$15,422 $16,077 
 December 31
In millions except per share amounts2017 2016
Assets   
Current Assets:   
Cash and equivalents$3,094
 $2,472
Trade receivables2,628
 2,357
Inventories1,220
 1,076
Prepaid expenses and other current assets336
 218
Total current assets7,278
 6,123
    
Net plant and equipment1,778
 1,652
Goodwill4,752
 4,558
Intangible assets1,272
 1,463
Deferred income taxes505
 449
Other assets1,195
 956
 $16,780
 $15,201
    
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   
Current Liabilities:   
Short-term debt$850
 $652
Accounts payable590
 511
Accrued expenses1,258
 1,202
Cash dividends payable266
 226
Income taxes payable89
 169
Total current liabilities3,053
 2,760
Noncurrent Liabilities:   
Long-term debt7,478
 7,177
Deferred income taxes164
 134
Noncurrent income taxes payable614
 
Other liabilities882
 871
Total noncurrent liabilities9,138
 8,182
Stockholders’ Equity:   
Common stock (par value of $0.01 per share):   
Issued- 550.0 shares in 2017 and 2016
Outstanding- 341.5 shares in 2017 and 346.9 shares in 2016
6
 6
Additional paid-in-capital1,218
 1,188
Retained earnings20,210
 19,505
Common stock held in treasury(15,562) (14,638)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,287) (1,807)
Noncontrolling interest4
 5
Total stockholders’ equity4,589
 4,259
 $16,780
 $15,201


The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Subsidiaries


In millions except per share amountsCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsCommon Stock Held in TreasuryAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Noncontrolling InterestTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019$$1,304 $22,403 $(18,982)$(1,705)$$3,030 
Net income— — 2,109 — — — 2,109 
Common stock issued for stock-based compensation— 17 — 29 — — 46 
Stock-based compensation expense— 42 — — — — 42 
Repurchases of common stock— — — (706)— — (706)
Dividends declared ($4.42 per share)— — (1,398)— — — (1,398)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 63 — 63 
Noncontrolling interest— (1)— — — (3)(4)
Balance as of December 31, 20201,362 23,114 (19,659)(1,642)3,182 
Net income— — 2,694 — — — 2,694 
Common stock issued for stock-based compensation— 17 — 23 — — 40 
Stock-based compensation expense— 53 — — — — 53 
Repurchases of common stock— — — (1,000)— — (1,000)
Dividends declared ($4.72 per share)— — (1,483)— — — (1,483)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 140 — 140 
Balance as of December 31, 20211,432 24,325 (20,636)(1,502)3,626 
Net income— — 3,034 — — — 3,034 
Common stock issued for stock-based compensation— — — — 15 
Stock-based compensation expense— 63 — — — — 63 
Repurchases of common stock— — — (1,750)— — (1,750)
Dividends declared ($5.06 per share)— — (1,560)— — — (1,560)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (339)— (339)
Balance as of December 31, 2022$$1,501 $25,799 $(22,377)$(1,841)$$3,089 
In millions except per share amountsCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsCommon Stock Held in TreasuryAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Noncontrolling InterestTotal
Balance at December 31, 2014$6
$1,096
$17,173
$(10,798)$(658)$5
$6,824
Net income

1,899



1,899
Common stock issued for share-based compensation
(21)
69


48
Stock-based compensation expense
39

2


41
Tax benefits related to stock options
20




20
Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans
3




3
Repurchases of common stock


(2,002)

(2,002)
Dividends declared ($2.07 per share)

(756)


(756)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments



14

14
Currency translation adjustment



(860)
(860)
Noncontrolling interest
(2)


(1)(3)
Balance at December 31, 20156
1,135
18,316
(12,729)(1,504)4
5,228
Net income

2,035



2,035
Common stock issued for share-based compensation
(18)
91


73
Stock-based compensation expense
39




39
Tax benefits related to stock options
29




29
Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans
3




3
Repurchases of common stock


(2,000)

(2,000)
Dividends declared ($2.40 per share)

(846)


(846)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments



(26)
(26)
Currency translation adjustment



(277)
(277)
Noncontrolling interest




1
1
Balance at December 31, 20166
1,188
19,505
(14,638)(1,807)5
4,259
Net income

1,687



1,687
Common stock issued for share-based compensation
(4)
76


72
Stock-based compensation expense
36




36
Repurchases of common stock


(1,000)

(1,000)
Dividends declared ($2.86 per share)

(982)


(982)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments



114

114
Currency translation adjustment



406

406
Noncontrolling interest
(2)


(1)(3)
Balance at December 31, 2017$6
$1,218
$20,210
$(15,562)$(1,287)$4
$4,589


The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Statement of Cash Flows
Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Subsidiaries

For the Years Ended December 31
In millions202220212020
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities:
Net income$3,034 $2,694 $2,109 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation276 277 273 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets134 133 154 
Change in deferred income taxes(150)(148)(30)
Provision for uncollectible accounts
(Income) loss from investments(9)(29)(8)
(Gain) loss on sale of plant and equipment(1)— 
(Gain) loss on sale of operations and affiliates(191)— — 
Stock-based compensation expense63 53 42 
Other non-cash items, net13 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
(Increase) decrease in—
Trade receivables(461)(240)95 
Inventories(455)(450)43 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(19)(36)41 
Increase (decrease) in—
Accounts payable35 37 19 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities119 202 17 
Income taxes(35)49 34 
Other, net(2)(1)
Net cash provided by operating activities2,348 2,557 2,807 
Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses (excluding cash and equivalents)(2)(731)— 
Additions to plant and equipment(412)(296)(236)
Proceeds from investments12 38 14 
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment15 10 
Proceeds from sale of operations and affiliates278 — 
Other, net(1)(3)(3)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(110)(984)(214)
Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid(1,542)(1,463)(1,379)
Issuance of common stock29 50 66 
Repurchases of common stock(1,750)(1,000)(706)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) debt with original maturities of three months or less796 120 — 
Proceeds from debt with original maturities of more than three months593 90 — 
Repayments of debt with original maturities of more than three months(1,113)(351)(4)
Other, net(13)(10)(26)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(3,000)(2,564)(2,049)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Equivalents(57)(46)39 
Cash and Equivalents:
Increase (decrease) during the year(819)(1,037)583 
Beginning of year1,527 2,564 1,981 
End of year$708 $1,527 $2,564 
Supplementary Cash Flow Information:
Cash Paid During the Year for Interest$199 $197 $194 
Cash Paid During the Year for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds$993 $731 $591 
 For the Years Ended December 31
In millions2017 2016 2015
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities:     
Net income$1,687
 $2,035
 $1,899
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation256
 246
 244
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets206
 224
 233
Change in deferred income taxes64
 (263) (11)
Provision for uncollectible accounts3
 7
 7
(Income) loss from investments(16) 13
 (4)
(Gain) loss on sale of plant and equipment(1) 1
 1
(Gain) loss on sale of operations and affiliates(1) 12
 (16)
Stock-based compensation expense36
 39
 41
Gain on dividend distribution from equity investment in Wilsonart
 (54) 
Other non-cash items, net10
 5
 12
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:     
(Increase) decrease in—     
Trade receivables(138) (132) (42)
Inventories(81) 9
 25
Prepaid expenses and other assets(121) (63) 24
Increase (decrease) in—     
Accounts payable39
 (3) (30)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(42) 40
 (56)
Income taxes501
 187
 (27)
Other, net
 (1) (1)
Net cash provided by operating activities2,402
 2,302
 2,299
Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities:     
Acquisition of businesses (excluding cash and equivalents) and additional interest in affiliates(3) (453) (6)
Additions to plant and equipment(297) (273) (284)
Proceeds from investments43
 21
 22
Dividend distribution from equity investment in Wilsonart
 167
 
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment14
 16
 30
Proceeds from sale of operations and affiliates2
 3
 29
Other, net(10) (13) (1)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(251) (532) (210)
Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities:     
Cash dividends paid(941) (821) (742)
Issuance of common stock84
 84
 59
Repurchases of common stock(1,000) (2,000) (2,002)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) debt with original maturities of three months or less849
 (526) (946)
Proceeds from debt with original maturities of more than three months
 992
 1,099
Repayments of debt with original maturities of more than three months(652) (1) (2)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
 29
 20
Other, net(14) (12) (12)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(1,674) (2,255) (2,526)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Equivalents145
 (133) (463)
Cash and Equivalents:     
Increase (decrease) during the year622
 (618) (900)
Beginning of year2,472
 3,090
 3,990
End of year$3,094
 $2,472
 $3,090
Supplementary Cash Flow Information:     
Cash Paid During the Year for Interest$240
 $212
 $200
Cash Paid During the Year for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds$1,018
 $920
 $775
Liabilities Assumed from Acquisitions$5
 $150
 $1


The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Notes to Financial Statements


(1)     Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Description of business— Illinois Tool Works Inc. (the "Company" or "ITW") is a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment with approximately 8584 divisions in 5651 countries.The Company primarily servesCompany's operations are organized and managed based on similar product offerings and end markets, and are reported to senior management as the automotive OEM/tiers, commercial food equipment, construction, general industrial,following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and automotive aftermarket end markets.Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.


Consolidation and translation— The financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. The Company follows the equity method of accounting for investments where the Company has a significant influence but not a controlling interest. Intercompany transactions are eliminated from the financial statements. Foreign subsidiaries’subsidiaries' assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at end-of-period exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the period. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’stockholders' equity.


Reclassifications— Certain reclassifications of prior year data have been made to conform to current year reporting.


Use of estimates— The preparation of the Company’sCompany's financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the notes to financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Acquisitions— The Company accounts for acquisitions under the acquisition method, in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition. The operating results of the acquired companies are included in the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Refer to Note 3. Acquisitions for additional information regarding the Company's acquisitions.


Operating revenue— Operating revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has shipped and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred or services have been rendered, the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time a good or service is transferred to a customer and the customer obtains control of product shipment. Typicalthat good or receives the service performed. The Company's sales arrangements with customers are for standardpredominantly short-term in nature involving a single performance obligation related to the delivery of products and generally provide for transfer of ownership and risk of losscontrol at the time of shipment. In limited circumstances, wherethere may be significant obligations to the customer that are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation of equipment and customer acceptance,acceptance. In these circumstances, operating revenue recognition ismay be deferred until suchall significant obligations have been completed. In other limited arrangements, the Company may recognize revenue over time. This may include arrangements for service performed over time where operating revenue is recognized over time as the service is provided to the customer. It may also include the sale of highly specialized systems that include a high degree of customization and installation at the customer site which are recognized over time if the product does not have an alternative use and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for work performed to date. Revenue for transactions meeting these criteria is recognized over time as work is performed based on the costs incurred to date relative to the total estimated costs at completion. The amount of operating revenue recorded reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for goods or services and may include adjustments for customer allowances and rebates. Customer allowances and rebates consistingconsist primarily of volume discounts and other short-term incentive programs, which are estimated at the time of sale based on historical experience and known trendsanticipated trends. Shipping and handling charges billed to customers are included in revenue and are recordedrecognized along with the related product revenue as they are considered a reductionfulfillment cost. Sales commissions are expensed when incurred, which is generally at the time of revenue recognition. Contract liabilities associated with sales arrangements primarily relate to deferred revenue on equipment sales and prepaid service contracts. Total deferred revenue and customer deposits were $427 million and $394 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and are short-term in reported revenues.nature. Refer to Note 5. Operating Revenue for additional information regarding the Company's operating revenue.


Research and development expenses— Research and development expenses are recorded as expense in the year incurred. These costs were $225$269 million, $223$239 million and $218$214 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively.


Advertising expenses— Advertising expenses are recorded as expense in the year incurred. These costs were $53$57 million, $58$50 million and $58$43 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively.


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Income taxes— The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. Valuation allowances are established when it is estimated that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.


Cash and equivalents— Cash and equivalents include cash on hand and instruments having original maturities of three months or less. Cash and equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.




Trade receivables— Trade receivables are net of allowances for doubtful accounts which includes reserves for uncollectible accounts, customer credits and cash discounts. The Company estimates the allowance for uncollectible accounts based on the greater of a specific reserve or a reserve calculated based on the historical write-off percentage over the last two years. In addition, reserves for customer credits and cash discounts are estimated based on past experience.accounts. The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended 2017, 2016December 31, 2022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


In millions202220212020
Beginning balance$28 $29 $20 
Provision charged to expense
Acquisitions and divestitures— 
Write-offs, net of recoveries(8)(5)(4)
Transfer (to)/from assets held for sale— — 
Foreign currency translation/other(1)(1)
Ending balance$26 $28 $29 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Beginning balance $43
 $42
 $43
Provision charged to expense 3
 7
 7
Write-offs, net of recoveries (6) (6) (5)
Acquisitions and divestitures 
 1
 
Foreign currency translation 3
 (1) (3)
Ending balance $43
 $43
 $42


Inventories— Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and include material, labor and factory overhead. The last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method is used to determine the cost of inventories at certain U.S. businesses. The first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method, which approximates current cost, is used for all other inventories. Inventories priced at LIFO were approximately 21% and 22% of total inventories as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016, respectively.19% of total inventories as of December 31, 2021. If the FIFO method was used for all inventories, total inventories would have been approximately $89$111 million and $86$118 million higher than reported at December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively. The major classes of inventory at December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 were as follows:


In millions20222021
Raw material$887 $716 
Work-in-process228 208 
Finished goods1,050 888 
LIFO reserve(111)(118)
Total inventories$2,054 $1,694 
In millions 2017 2016
Raw material $465
 $407
Work-in-process 141
 126
Finished goods 703
 629
LIFO reserve (89) (86)
Total inventories $1,220
 $1,076


Net plant and equipment— Net plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Renewals and improvements that increase the useful life of plant and equipment are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Net plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 20172022 and 2016:2021:


In millions20222021
Land$188 $198 
Buildings and improvements1,414 1,462 
Machinery and equipment3,891 3,898 
Construction in progress259 142 
Gross plant and equipment5,752 5,700 
Accumulated depreciation(3,904)(3,891)
Net plant and equipment$1,848 $1,809 

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In millions 2017 2016
Land $203
 $186
Buildings and improvements 1,370
 1,297
Machinery and equipment 3,301
 3,036
Equipment leased to others 164
 160
Construction in progress 123
 104
Gross plant and equipment 5,161
 4,783
Accumulated depreciation (3,383) (3,131)
Net plant and equipment $1,778
 $1,652


The Company’sCompany's U.S. businesses primarily compute depreciation on an accelerated basis. The majority of the Company's international businesses compute depreciation on a straight-line basis. The ranges of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment are as follows:


Buildings and improvements5—50 years
Machinery and equipment3—12 years
Equipment leased to othersTerm of lease




Depreciation was $256$276 million, $246$277 million and $244$273 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively.


Goodwill and intangible assets— Goodwill represents the excess cost over fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. The Company does not amortize goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years.


The Company performs an impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives annually, or more frequently if triggering events occur, based on the estimated fair value of the related reporting unit or intangible asset. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.


When performing its annual impairment assessment, the Company evaluates the goodwill assigned to each of its reporting units for potential impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of the relevant reporting unit to the carrying value. The Company uses various Level 2 and Level 3 valuation techniques to determine the fair value of its reporting units, including discounting estimated future cash flows based on a detailed cash flow forecast prepared by the relevant reporting unit and market multiples of relevant public companies. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, ana goodwill impairment loss if any, is recorded for the difference between the implied fair value and the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill.difference.


The Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trademarks and brands. The estimated fair values of these intangible assets are determined based on a Level 3 valuation method using a relief-from-royalty income approach derived from internally forecasted revenues of the related products. If the fair value of the trademark or brand is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference betweendifference.

Refer to Note 9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets for additional information regarding the estimated fair valueCompany's recorded goodwill and carrying valueintangible assets.

Leases— The Company recognizes a lease liability and corresponding right-of-use asset for all operating leases with a noncancellable lease term of greater than one year. Rental expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the intangible asset.noncancellable lease term based on the minimum lease payments at lease inception. Changes in rent subsequent to commencement that were not included in minimum lease payments at inception are recognized as variable rent in the period incurred. Refer to Note 10. Leases for additional information regarding the Company's operating leases.


Accrued warranties— The Company accrues for product warranties based on historical experience. The changes in accrued warranties for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


In millions202220212020
Beginning balance$46 $45 $45 
Charges(41)(34)(34)
Provision charged to expense40 34 33 
Acquisitions and divestitures(2)— 
Foreign currency translation/other(1)(4)
Ending balance$42 $46 $45 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Beginning balance $45
 $46
 $49
Charges (45) (41) (37)
Provision charged to expense 43
 42
 36
Acquisitions and divestitures 
 1
 
Foreign currency translation 2
 (3) (2)
Ending balance $45
 $45
 $46


New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2017


In March 2016,October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued authoritative guidance that includes several changes to simplifywhich improves the accounting for stock-based compensation, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification of tax benefitsacquired revenue contracts with customers in the statement of cash flows. Among the more significant changes, thea business combination. The new guidance requires that the income tax effects associatedprovides an exception to measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with the settlement of stock-based awards after adoption of theexisting
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revenue recognition guidance be recognized through income tax expense rather than directly in equity. Additionally, the income tax effects related to excess tax benefits should be presented within operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. Excess tax benefits recognized in equity under the prior guidance were $29 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.at fair value. The Company adopted the new guidance effective January 1, 2017 and applied the new guidance prospectively. Excess tax benefits of $50 million were included in Income taxes in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017. The expected effect on income tax expense or net cash provided from operating activities related to future stock-based award settlements will vary each period and will depend on inputs such as the stock price at the time of settlement and the number of awards settled in the period presented.



Effective January 1, 2018

In May 2014, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to change the criteria for revenue recognition. The core principle of the new guidance is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, several new revenue recognition disclosures will be required. The Company's sales arrangements with customers are predominately short term in nature and generally provide for transfer of control and revenue recognition at the time of product shipment or delivery of service. In limited circumstances, arrangements may include service performed over time, or there may be significant obligations to the customer that are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation of equipment and customer acceptance. Effective January 1, 2018, the Companyearly adopted this new guidance underin the modified retrospective method which requires the new guidance to be applied prospectively to revenue transactions completed on or after the effective date. Given the naturefourth quarter of the Company’s revenue transactions, the2021. The new guidance is effective prospectively upon adoption and must also be applied retrospectively to all interim periods in the year of adoption. The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operating revenue,Company's results of operations or financial position. As a result of adopting the guidance, the Company expects to record a cumulative-effect adjustment reducing retained earnings as of January 1, 2018 by approximately $10 million related to certain transactions that were impacted by the new guidance. Additionally, the Company expects to provide the required additional disclosures in periods subsequent to adoption.

In October 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiring the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs rather than when transferred to a third party as required under the current guidance. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new guidance and will apply the newly adopted guidance to intra-entity asset transfers on or after the date of adoption. As a result of adopting the new guidance, the Company expects to record a cumulative-effect adjustment reducing deferred tax assets and retained earnings by approximately $400 million. Additionally, intra-entity asset transfers may result in future tax rate volatility under the new guidance.

In March 2017, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes the income statement presentation of the components of net periodic benefit cost related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The primary change under the new guidance is that only the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost should be included in operating income and is eligible for capitalization as an asset. The other components of net periodic benefit cost, including interest cost, expected return on assets, settlements, curtailments, and amortization of actuarial gains and losses and prior service cost, should be presented below operating income. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new guidance and will apply the new presentation of net periodic benefit cost in future periods and expects to restate prior periods for comparability. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the other components of net periodic benefit cost were income of $9 million, income of $8 million, and expense of $1 million, respectively. Refer to Note 9. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits3. Acquisitions for furtheradditional information regarding the Company’s net periodic benefit cost.Company's acquisitions.


Effective January 1, 2019

(2)    Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In February 2016,early 2020, an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") occurred in China and other jurisdictions. The COVID-19 outbreak was subsequently declared a global pandemic by the FASB issued authoritative guidanceWorld Health Organization on March 11, 2020. In response to change the criteria for recognizing leasing transactions. Underoutbreak, governments around the new guidance, a lessee will be requiredglobe took various actions to recognize a lease liabilityreduce its spread, including travel restrictions, shutdowns of businesses deemed nonessential, and lease asset for all leases, including operating leases, with a lease term greater than twelve monthsstay-at-home or similar orders. The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken globally to reduce its spread have negatively impacted the global economy, causing significant disruptions in the statement of financial position. Subsequent measurement, including presentation of expenses and cash flows, will depend onCompany's global operations starting primarily in the classificationlatter part of the leasefirst quarter of 2020 as either a financing or operating lease. In addition, several new disclosures will be required. This guidance is effective forCOVID-19 spread and impacted the countries in which the Company beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Whileoperates and the markets the Company has not yet completed its evaluation ofserves. Despite the impactongoing disruptions caused by the new lease accounting guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures,COVID-19 pandemic, the Company expectsexperienced solid recovery progress in many of its end markets during 2021 and, to recognize right of use assetsa greater extent, in 2022 as vaccines became widely available and liabilities for its operating leases in the statement of financial position upon adoption.many governments reduced restrictions related to COVID-19.


(2)(3)    Acquisitions


Net cash paid for acquisitions during 2017, 20162022 and 20152021 was $3 million, $453$2 million and $6$731 million, respectively. Acquisitions, individuallyrespectively, and inrelated to the aggregate,acquisition of the Test & Simulation business of MTS Systems Corporation ("MTS") from Amphenol Corporation ("Amphenol"), as discussed below. This acquisition did not materially affect the Company's results of operations or financial position for any period presented.


The net cash paid for acquisitions in 2016 primarily related toOn December 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the Engineered Fasteners and Components ("EF&C")MTS Test & Simulation business from ZF TRW on July 1, 2016 for a purchase price of approximately $450 million. EF&C had$750 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. The MTS Test & Simulation business is a leading global supplier of high-performance testing and simulation systems and is highly complementary to the Company's existing Test & Measurement and Electronics segment. The operating results of the MTS Test & Simulation business were reported within the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment from the date of acquisition, with operating revenue of $517$422 million and $46 million for the yeartwelve months ended December 31, 20172022 and $245 million forDecember 31, 2021, respectively. During 2022, the six months ended December 31,


2016, which was reported withinCompany completed the Company’s Automotive OEM segment. As a resultallocation of the EF&C transaction,purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets and goodwill. Based on its final allocation, the Company recorded $187goodwill of $430 million and intangible assets of goodwill$259 million. The intangible assets included $93 million related to indefinite-lived trademarks and $134brands and $166 million ofrelated to amortizable intangible assets primarilythat are expected to be amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 1 to 14 years, with a weighted-average life of 11 years. None of the goodwill related to customer relationships and technology. Approximately $104 million of the acquired goodwill balancethis transaction is tax deductible. The fair values of the intangible assets were estimated based on discounted cash flow and market-based valuation models using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs and assumptions.

(4)    Divestitures

The intangible assets are expectedCompany routinely reviews its portfolio of businesses relative to its business portfolio criteria and evaluates if further portfolio refinements may be amortized onneeded. The Company previously communicated its intent to explore options, including potential divestitures, for certain businesses with annual revenues totaling up to $1 billion. As such, the Company may commit to a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives ranging from 4plan to 17 years,exit or dispose of certain businesses and present them as held for sale in periods prior to the sale of the business.

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company completed the divestitures of three businesses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company chose to defer any significant divestiture activity in 2020 and 2021. The Company reinitiated the divestiture process in 2022 for certain businesses with a weighted average amortization periodcombined annual revenues of 16 years.approximately $0.5 billion, subject to approval by the Company's Board of Directors.


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(3)     Legal Settlement


In the second quarter of 2017,2022, plans were approved to divest two businesses, including one business in the Company entered into a $95 million confidential settlement agreement to resolve a litigation matter. Based onPolymers & Fluids segment and one business in the terms of the agreement, the Company received the settlement within 120 days of the execution of the agreement. The receipt of the settlement resulted in a favorable pre-tax impact of $15 millionFood Equipment segment. These two businesses were classified as held for sale beginning in the second quarter of 2017 and $80 million2022. In the fourth quarter of 2022, both of these businesses were divested. On October 3, 2022, the business in the third quarterPolymers & Fluids segment was sold for $220 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of 2017, which$156 million. On December 1, 2022, the business in the Food Equipment segment was sold for $59 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $41 million. The pre-tax gains were included in Other income (expense) in the Statement of Income. Income taxes on the gains were mostly offset by the utilization of capital loss carryforwards of $32 million. Operating revenue related to these divested businesses that was included in the Company's results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $106 million, $115 million and $113 million, respectively.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, plans were approved to divest one business in the Specialty Products segment. This business was presented as held for sale in the Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2022 and had assets and liabilities held for sale of $8 million and $1 million, respectively. Operating revenue for this business was approximately $37 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The Company expects to sell this business within one year.

(5)     Operating Revenue

The Company's 84 diversified operating income.divisions are organized and managed based on similar product offerings and end markets, and are reported to senior management as the following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. Operating revenue by product category, which is consistent with the Company's segment presentation, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:


In millions202220212020
Automotive OEM$2,969 $2,800 $2,571 
Food Equipment2,444 2,078 1,739 
Test & Measurement and Electronics2,828 2,346 1,963 
Welding1,894 1,650 1,384 
Polymers & Fluids1,905 1,804 1,622 
Construction Products2,113 1,945 1,652 
Specialty Products1,799 1,854 1,660 
Intersegment revenue(20)(22)(17)
Total$15,932 $14,455 $12,574 
(4)
The following is a description of the product offerings, end markets and typical revenue transactions for each of the Company's seven segments:

Automotive OEM This segment is a global, niche supplier to top tier OEMs, providing unique innovation to address pain points for sophisticated customers with complex problems. Businesses in this segment produce components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. This segment primarily serves the automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers market. Products in this segment include:

plastic and metal components, fasteners and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks and other industrial uses.

Products sold in this segment are primarily manufactured to the customer's specifications and are sold under long-term supply agreements with OEM auto manufacturers and other top tier auto parts suppliers. The Company typically recognizes revenue for products in this segment at the time of shipment. Certain products may be produced utilizing tooling that is owned by the customer that the Company developed and is reimbursed by the customer for the associated cost. In these arrangements, the Company typically retains a contractual right to use the customer-owned tooling for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under the supply agreement. The Company records reimbursements for the cost of customer-owned tooling as a cost offset rather than operating revenue as tooling is not considered a product offering central to the Company's operations.

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Food Equipment This segment is a highly focused and branded industry leader in commercial food equipment differentiated by innovation and integrated service offerings. This segment primarily serves the food service, food retail and food institutional/restaurant markets. Products in this segment include:

warewashing equipment;
cooking equipment, including ovens, ranges and broilers;
refrigeration equipment, including refrigerators, freezers and prep tables;
food processing equipment, including slicers, mixers and scales;
kitchen exhaust, ventilation and pollution control systems; and
food equipment service, maintenance and repair.

Revenue for equipment sold in this segment is typically recognized at the time of product shipment. In limited circumstances involving installation of equipment and customer acceptance, the Company may recognize revenue upon completion of installation and acceptance by the customer. Annual service contracts are typically sold separate from equipment and the related revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the annual service period. Operating revenue for on-demand service repairs and parts is recorded upon completion and customer acceptance of the work performed.

Test & Measurement and ElectronicsThis segment is a branded and innovative producer of test and measurement and electronic manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and operations, or "MRO" solutions that improve efficiency and quality for customers in diverse end markets. Businesses in this segment produce equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics. This segment primarily serves the electronics, general industrial, automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers, energy, consumer durables and industrial capital goods markets. Products in this segment include:

equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials, structures, gases and fluids;
electronic assembly equipment;
electronic components and component packaging;
static control equipment and consumables used for contamination control in clean room environments; and
pressure sensitive adhesives and components for electronics, medical, transportation and telecommunications applications.

Revenue for products sold in this segment is typically recognized at the time of shipment. In limited circumstances where significant obligations to the customer are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation of equipment and customer acceptance, revenue recognition is deferred until such obligations have been completed. In other limited arrangements involving the sale of highly specialized systems that include a high degree of customization and installation at the customer site, revenue is recognized over time if the product does not have an alternative use, and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for work performed to date. Revenue for transactions meeting these criteria is recognized over time as work is performed based on the costs incurred to date relative to the total estimated costs at completion.

Welding This segment is a branded value-added equipment and specialty consumable manufacturer with innovative and leading technology. Businesses in this segment produce arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications. This segment primarily serves the general industrial market, which includes fabrication, shipbuilding and other general industrial markets, and construction, energy, MRO, industrial capital goods and automotive original equipment manufacturers and tiers markets. Products in this segment include:

arc welding equipment; and
metal arc welding consumables and related accessories.

Products in this segment are primarily manufactured to meet anticipated customer demand. The Company typically recognizes revenue for these products at the time of product shipment.

Polymers & Fluids This segment is a branded supplier to niche markets that require value-added, differentiated products. Businesses in this segment produce engineered adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. This segment primarily serves the automotive aftermarket, general industrial and MRO markets. Products in this segment include:

adhesives for industrial, construction and consumer purposes;
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chemical fluids which clean or add lubrication to machines;
epoxy and resin-based coating products for industrial applications;
hand wipes and cleaners for industrial applications;
fluids, polymers and other supplies for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance;
fillers and putties for auto body repair; and
polyester coatings and patch and repair products for the marine industry.

Products in this segment are primarily manufactured to meet anticipated customer demand. The Company typically recognizes revenue for these products at the time of product shipment.

Construction Products This segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and solutions. This segment primarily serves the residential construction, renovation/remodel and commercial construction markets. Products in this segment include:

fasteners and related fastening tools for wood and metal applications;
anchors, fasteners and related tools for concrete applications;
metal plate truss components and related equipment and software; and
packaged hardware, fasteners, anchors and other products for retail.

Products in this segment are primarily manufactured to meet anticipated customer demand. The Company typically recognizes revenue for these products at the time of product shipment.

Specialty Products This segment is focused on diversified niche market opportunities with substantial patent protection producing beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. This segment primarily serves the food and beverage, consumer durables, general industrial, industrial capital goods and printing and publishing markets. Products in this segment include:

conveyor systems and line automation for the food and beverage industries;
plastic consumables that multi-pack cans and bottles and related equipment;
foil, film and related equipment used to decorate consumer products;
product coding and marking equipment and related consumables;
plastic and metal closures and components for appliances;
airport ground support equipment; and
components for medical devices.

Products in this segment are primarily manufactured to meet anticipated customer demand. The Company typically recognizes revenue for these products at the time of product shipment. In limited circumstances where significant obligations to the customer are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation of equipment and customer acceptance, revenue is recognized when such obligations have been completed.

(6)     Other Income (Expense)


Other income (expense) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 consisted of the following:


In millions202220212020
Gain (loss) on sale of operations and affiliates$191 $— $— 
Other net periodic benefit income41 23 13 
Interest income22 12 17 
Income (loss) from investments29 
Equity income in Wilsonart— — — 
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net(7)(9)(5)
Other, net(1)(4)(5)
Total other income (expense)$255 $51 $28 

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In millions 2017 2016 2015
Interest income $45
 $38
 $52
Income (loss) from investments 16
 (13) 4
Gain (loss) on disposal of operations and affiliates 1
 (12) 16
Equity income (loss) in Wilsonart 
 61
 (4)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net (25) 9
 5
Other, net (1) (2) 5
Total other income (expense)��$36
 $81
 $78
Gain (loss) on sale of operations and affiliates for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 primarily related to two businesses divested in the fourth quarter of 2022. Refer to Note 4. Divestitures for further information regarding the Company's divestitures.


In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company divested a 51% majority interest in its former Decorative Surfaces segment to certain funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC ("CD&R"). As a result of the transaction, the Company owns common units (the "Common Units") of Wilsonart International Holdings LLC ("Wilsonart") initially representing approximately 49% (on an as-converted basis) of the total outstanding equity. CD&R owns cumulative convertible participating preferred units (the "Preferred Units") of Wilsonart representing approximately 51% (on an as-converted basis) of the total outstanding equity. The Preferred Units rank senior to the Common Units as to dividends and liquidation preference, and accrue dividends at a rate of 10% per annum. The ownership interest in Wilsonart is reported using the equity method of accounting. The Company's proportionate share in the income (loss) of Wilsonart is reported in Other income (expense) in the consolidated statementStatement of income.Income. As the Company's investment in Wilsonart is structured as a partnership for U.S. tax purposes, U.S. taxes are recorded separately from the equity investment. Equity income (loss) in Wilsonart forIn 2016, the year ended December 31, 2016 included a $54 million pre-tax gain resulting fromCompany received a $167 million cash dividend distribution from Wilsonart which exceeded the Company's equity investment balance.balance and resulted in a $54 million pre-tax gain in 2016. As a result of the dividend distribution, the equity investment balance in Wilsonart was reduced to zero and any subsequent equity investment income will not be recognized until the gain is recaptured.


(5)(7)     Income Taxes


Noncurrent income taxes payableOn December 22, 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the “Act”"Act") was enacted in the United States. The provisions of the Act significantly reviserevised the U.S. corporate income tax rules. At December 31, 2017,In connection with the Company has not completed the accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Act; however, the Company made a reasonable estimate of the effects on the existing deferred tax balances and one-time transition tax. The Company is still analyzing certain aspects of the Act, and refining its calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of the amounts recorded at December 31, 2017.



In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a one-time additional income tax expense of $658$676 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 related to the enactment of the Act. The more significant tax law changes resulting from the Act and related impacts to the Company are as follows:

Aa one-time repatriation tax on the deemed repatriation of post-1986 undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.As a result of this one-time deemed repatriation, the Company recorded a one-time additional income tax expense of $676 million during the fourth quarter of 2017. A portion of the resulting income taxes payable can be paid in installments over eight years and, as such, $614 million was recorded asyears. The noncurrent income taxes payable in the statement of financial position. Additionally, as a result ofrelated to the one-time repatriation provisions of the Act, the Company expects to repatriate approximately $2 billion of foreign held cashtax was $273 million and equivalents and recorded additional foreign withholding taxes of $53 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

A reduction in the U.S. corporate federal tax rate from a maximum of 35% to a flat rate of 21% beginning in 2018. Although the lower tax rate takes effect in 2018, deferred tax assets and liabilities should be measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply in the years in which they are expected to be settled. The Company recorded a one-time net income tax benefit of $82$365 million as a result of the revaluation of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the impact of lower future U.S. corporate tax rates.

Deductibility of certain executive compensation. The Company recorded a one-time write-off of deferred tax assets of $11 million related to the non-deductibility of certain performance-based compensation.

Taxation of certain global intangible low-taxed income entities ("GILTI") beginning in 2018. This provision does not impact the Company in 2017, but will impact the Company in subsequent years and is expected to partially offset the benefit of the lower U.S. corporate tax rate discussed above.

The provisional amounts recorded for the year ended December 31, 2017 reflect the Company’s best estimate based on information currently available2022 and are subject to future changes due to subsequent clarification of the tax law and refinement of estimated amounts.2021, respectively.


Provision for income taxes— The components of the provision for income taxes for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:


In millions202220212020
U.S. federal income taxes:
Current$478 $399 $301 
Deferred(143)(95)(54)
Total U.S. federal income taxes335 304 247 
Foreign income taxes:
Current387 302 276 
Deferred13 (57)15 
Total foreign income taxes400 245 291 
State income taxes:
Current93 79 48 
Deferred(20)
Total state income taxes73 83 57 
Total provision for income taxes$808 $632 $595 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
U.S. federal income taxes:      
Current $1,117
 $756
 $503
Deferred (10) (224) 8
Total U.S. federal income taxes 1,107
 532
 511
Foreign income taxes:      
Current 296
 290
 310
Deferred 102
 (5) (11)
Benefit of net operating loss carryforwards 
 
 (48)
Total foreign income taxes 398
 285
 251
State income taxes:      
Current 106
 90
 66
Deferred (28) (34) (8)
Total state income taxes 78
 56
 58
Total provision for income taxes $1,583
 $873
 $820


Income before taxes for domestic and foreign operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:


In millions202220212020
Domestic$2,128 $1,667 $1,419 
Foreign1,714 1,659 1,285 
Total income before taxes$3,842 $3,326 $2,704 

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In millions 2017 2016 2015
Domestic $1,806
 $1,653
 $1,660
Foreign 1,464
 1,255
 1,059
Total income before taxes $3,270
 $2,908
 $2,719



The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:


202220212020
U.S. federal statutory tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
U.S. tax effect of foreign earnings1.0 1.2 1.0 
Changes in tax law— (3.4)(1.5)
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit1.6 2.1 1.9 
Differences between U.S. federal statutory and foreign tax rates0.6 0.3 — 
Tax effect of foreign dividends0.6 0.6 1.6 
Foreign derived intangible income(1.3)(1.3)(1.3)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation(0.3)(0.5)(1.0)
Audit resolution(1.4)(0.1)(0.1)
Other, net(0.8)(0.9)0.4 
Effective tax rate21.0 %19.0 %22.0 %
  2017 2016 2015
U.S. federal statutory tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
Tax effect of U.S. federal tax law change 20.1
 
 
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit 1.2
 1.3
 1.4
Differences between U.S. federal statutory and foreign tax rates (3.5) (3.6) (3.1)
Nontaxable foreign interest income (1.7) (2.1) (3.3)
Tax effect of foreign dividends 0.9
 1.5
 2.8
Tax relief for U.S. manufacturers (1.4) (1.4) (1.6)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (1.5) 
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Other, net (0.7) (0.7) (1.1)
Effective tax rate 48.4 % 30.0 % 30.1 %


PriorThe Company's effective tax rate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was 21.0%, 19.0% and 22.0%, respectively. The 2022 effective tax rate benefited from discrete income tax benefits of $32 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 related to the Act,utilization of capital loss carryforwards and $51 million in the second quarter of 2022 related to a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from the resolution of a U.S. tax audit. The 2021 effective tax rate benefited from discrete income tax benefits of $21 million in the third quarter of 2021 related to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards and $112 million in the second quarter of 2021 related to the remeasurement of net deferred U.S. federal and state income taxes and foreign withholding taxes had not been provided on substantially all undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries as these earnings were considered permanently invested. As parttax assets due to the enactment of the one-time deemed repatriation provisionsU.K. Finance Bill 2021, which increases the U.K. income tax rate from 19% to 25% effective April 1, 2023. Additionally, the effective tax rates for 2022, 2021 and 2020 included discrete income tax benefits of the Act, the Company provided for U.S.$12 million, $17 million and $27 million, respectively, related to excess tax on substantially all undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017. benefits from stock-based compensation.

Upon repatriation of theseforeign earnings to the U.S., the Company may be subject to foreign withholding taxes. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had providedThe accrual for $75 million of foreign withholding taxes related to the expected repatriation of approximately $2 billion of foreign held cash and equivalents which includesas of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $50 million and $48 million, respectively.

Deferred foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings considered permanently invested. As of December 31, 2022, undistributed earnings of certain international subsidiaries that are considered permanently invested were approximately $6 billion. Determination of the $53 million recorded inrelated deferred tax liability is not practicable because of the fourth quarter of 2017, as discussed above.complexities associated with the hypothetical calculation.


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Deferred tax assets and liabilities— The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities atas of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 were as follows:


 20222021
In millionsAssetLiabilityAssetLiability 
Goodwill and intangible assets$437 $(505)$431 $(534)
Inventory reserves, capitalized tax cost and LIFO inventory51 (3)39 (3)
Investments23 (141)17 (146)
Plant and equipment15 (106)17 (103)
Accrued expenses and reserves83 — 39 — 
Employee benefit accruals166 — 170 — 
Foreign tax credit carryforwards14 — 11 — 
Net operating loss carryforwards441 — 456 — 
Capital loss carryforwards194 — 236 — 
Allowances for uncollectible accounts11 — 11 — 
Pension liabilities— (25)— (65)
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign debt instruments— (65)— (44)
Operating leases47 (47)49 (49)
Other45 (30)52 (42)
Gross deferred income tax assets (liabilities)1,527 (922)1,528 (986)
Valuation allowances(595)— (644)— 
Total deferred income tax assets (liabilities)$932 $(922)$884 $(986)
  2017 2016
In millions Asset Liability Asset Liability 
Goodwill and intangible assets $195
 $(506) $240
 $(716)
Inventory reserves, capitalized tax cost and LIFO inventory 31
 (3) 40
 (5)
Investments 15
 (180) 23
 (206)
Plant and equipment 18
 (64) 23
 (79)
Accrued expenses and reserves 45
 
 76
 
Employee benefit accruals 177
 
 306
 
Foreign tax credit carryforwards 13
 
 6
 
Net operating loss carryforwards 507
 
 610
 
Capital loss carryforwards 98
 
 42
 
Allowances for uncollectible accounts 9
 
 13
 
Pension liabilities 
 (25) 25
 
Deferred intercompany deductions 405
 
 430
 
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign debt instruments 
 (19) 
 (140)
Other 99
 (15) 97
 (16)
Gross deferred income tax assets (liabilities) 1,612
 (812) 1,931
 (1,162)
Valuation allowances (459) 
 (454) 
Total deferred income tax assets (liabilities) $1,153
 $(812) $1,477
 $(1,162)


The valuation allowances recorded atas of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 related primarily to certain net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforwards and foreign tax credit carryforwards. As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company hashad utilized all realizable foreign tax credit carryforwards.




AtAs of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable income in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, which expire as follows:


Gross Carryforwards
Related to Net
In millionsOperating Losses
2023$
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028-2048624 
Do not expire985 
Total gross carryforwards related to net operating losses$1,631 

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 Gross Carryforwards Related
In millions to Net Operating Losses
2018$15
201917
202086
202179
202224
202319
202417
2025-203717
Do not expire1,685
Total gross carryforwards related to net operating losses$1,959

Unrecognized tax benefits— The changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the yearstwelve months ended 2017, 2016December 31, 2022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


In millions202220212020
Beginning balance$360 $346 $296 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year11 74 
Additions for tax positions of prior years23 39 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(56)(12)(47)
Settlements— — (23)
Foreign currency translation(8)(8)
Ending balance$314 $360 $346 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Beginning balance $210
 $259
 $218
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 42
 19
 39
Additions for tax positions of prior years 100
 126
 54
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (24) (97) (41)
Settlements (53) (96) (6)
Foreign currency translation 10
 (1) (5)
Ending balance $285
 $210
 $259


Included in the balance atas of December 31, 20172022 were approximately $254$280 million of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the Company’sCompany's effective tax rate.

Settlements during 2017 primarily related to the Company effectively settling with the German Fiscal Authority on issues identified during its 2009-2011 audit, which primarily related to intercompany transactions. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company effectively settled with the Internal Revenue Service on issues identified during its 2012-2013 audit, which primarily related to deferred gain recognition and foreign tax credits. Based on this agreement, the Company decreased its unrecognized tax benefits by approximately $96 million.




The Company and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the U.S. and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. These tax returns are routinely audited by the tax authorities in these jurisdictions including the Internal Revenue Service, HerHis Majesty's Revenue and Customs, German Fiscal Authority, French Fiscal Authority, and Australian Tax Office, and a number of these audits are currently ongoing, which may increase the amount of the unrecognized tax benefits in future periods. Due to the ongoing audits, theThe Company believes it is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months the amount of the Company's unrecognized tax benefits may be decreased by approximately $31$28 million related predominantly to various intercompany transactions.the potential resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations. The Company has recorded its best estimate of the potential exposure for these issues. The following table summarizes the open tax years for the Company’sCompany's major jurisdictions:


JurisdictionOpen Tax Years
United States – Federal2014-20172019-2022
United Kingdom2016-20172017-2022
Germany2012-20172015-2022
France2014-20172017-2022
Australia2013-20172015-2022


The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The accrual for interest and penalties as of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 was $25$26 million and $28$40 million, respectively.


On February 18, 2014, the Company received a Notice of Deficiency ("NOD") from the IRS asserting that a non-taxable return of capital received from a subsidiary was a taxable dividend distribution. The NOD assesses additional taxes of $70 million for the 2006 tax year, plus interest and penalties. In May 2014, the Company petitioned the United States Tax Court to challenge the NOD. The Company's petition was subsequently denied and the case proceeded to court with the trial taking place in the third quarter of 2016. Final decision by the tax court is expected in 2018. Although the court's final decision cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes its position continues to be supportable. Accordingly, no reserve has been recorded related to this matter.

(6)(8)     Net Income Per Share


Net income per basic share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Net income per diluted share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares assuming dilution for stock options and restricted stock units. Dilutive shares reflect the potential additional shares that would be outstanding if the dilutive stock options outstanding were exercised and the unvested restricted stock units vested during the period. The computation of net income per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:


In millions except per share amounts202220212020
Net Income$3,034 $2,694 $2,109 
Net income per share—Basic:
Weighted-average common shares309.6 315.1 316.9 
Net income per share—Basic$9.80 $8.55 $6.66 
Net income per share—Diluted:
Weighted-average common shares309.6 315.1 316.9 
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units1.1 1.3 1.4 
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution310.7 316.4 318.3 
Net income per share—Diluted$9.77 $8.51 $6.63 
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In millions except per share amounts 2017 2016 2015
Net Income $1,687
 $2,035
 $1,899
Net income per share—Basic:      
Weighted-average common shares 344.1
 355.0
 367.9
Net income per share—Basic $4.90
 $5.73
 $5.16
Net income per share—Diluted:      
Weighted-average common shares 344.1
 355.0
 367.9
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 2.7
 2.1
 2.2
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution 346.8
 357.1
 370.1
Net income per share—Diluted $4.86
 $5.70
 $5.13


Options that were considered antidilutive were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share. There were no antidilutive options outstanding as of December 31, 20170.9 million, 0.4 million and 2016. There were 0.60.5 million antidilutive options outstanding as offor the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.





(7)(9)     Goodwill and Intangible Assets


The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 were as follows:


In millionsAutomotive OEMFood EquipmentTest & Measurement and ElectronicsWeldingPolymers & FluidsConstruction ProductsSpecialty ProductsTotal
Balance, December 31, 2020$491 $271 $1,347 $267 $893 $531 $890 $4,690 
Acquisitions / (divestitures)— — 371 — — — — 371 
Foreign currency translation(16)(6)(11)(9)(20)(13)(21)(96)
Balance, December 31, 2021475 265 1,707 258 873 518 869 4,965 
Acquisitions / (divestitures)— — 58 — — — — 58 
Transfers to assets held for sale— (2)— — (33)— (2)(37)
Foreign currency translation(16)(14)(36)(10)(17)(15)(14)(122)
Balance, December 31, 2022$459 $249 $1,729 $248 $823 $503 $853 $4,864 
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2022$24 $60 $83 $$15 $$46 $240 
In millionsAutomotive OEM Test & Measurement and Electronics Food Equipment Polymers & Fluids Welding Construction Products Specialty Products Total
Balance, December 31, 2015$277
 $1,355
 $259
 $894
 $261
 $516
 $877
 $4,439
2016 activity:               
Acquisitions & divestitures187
 1
 
 (2) 
 (1) 1
 186
Foreign currency translation(8) (20) (10) (3) (1) (7) (18) (67)
Balance, December 31, 2016456
 1,336
 249
 889
 260
 508
 860
 4,558
2017 activity:

              
Acquisitions & divestitures
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 1
Foreign currency translation32
 36
 20
 30
 12
 22
 41
 193
Balance, December 31, 2017$488
 $1,372

$269
 $919
 $272
 $530
 $902
 $4,752
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2017$24
 $83
 $60
 $15
 $5
 $7
 $46
 $240


Intangible assets as of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 were as follows:


 20222021
In millionsCostAccumulated
Amortization
NetCostAccumulated
Amortization
Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer lists and relationships$1,746 $(1,479)$267 $1,849 $(1,474)$375 
Trademarks and brands713 (541)172 732 (527)205 
Patents and proprietary technology615 (565)50 640 (563)77 
Other509 (477)32 533 (471)62 
Total amortizable intangible assets3,583 (3,062)521 3,754 (3,035)719 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks and brands247 — 247 253 — 253 
Total intangible assets$3,830 $(3,062)$768 $4,007 $(3,035)$972 
  2017 2016
In millions Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Amortizable intangible assets:            
Customer lists and relationships $1,753
 $(1,182) $571
 $1,744
 $(1,060) $684
Trademarks and brands 761
 (391) 370
 733
 (344) 389
Patents and proprietary technology 623
 (473) 150
 620
 (432) 188
Other 474
 (453) 21
 461
 (444) 17
Total amortizable intangible assets 3,611
 (2,499) 1,112
 3,558
 (2,280) 1,278
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:            
Trademarks and brands 160
 
 160
 185
 
 185
Total intangible assets $3,771
 $(2,499) $1,272
 $3,743
 $(2,280) $1,463


On December 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business for a purchase price of $750 million, subject to certain closing adjustments, which was reported within the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment. During 2022, the Company completed the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets and goodwill. Based on its final allocation, the Company recorded goodwill of $430 million and intangible assets of $259 million. The intangible assets included $93 million related to indefinite-lived trademarks and brands and $166 million related to amortizable intangible assets. Refer to Note 3. Acquisitions for additional information regarding this acquisition.

The Company performed its annual impairment assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in the third quarter of 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015. The 2017 and 2016 assessments resulted in2020. There were no impairment charges. In 2015, the Company recordedcharges as a $2 million indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge related to a brand in the Polymers & Fluids segment which had a fair valueresult of $24 million and a carrying valuethese assessments.


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As of $26 million. The 2015 impairment was included in Amortization and impairment of intangible assets in the statement of income.

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, amortization expense and impairment of intangible assets was $206 million, $224 million and $233 million, respectively.

The2022, the estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets for the future yearstwelve months ending December 31 iswas as follows:


In millions 
2023$113 
202497 
202576 
202655 
202744 

(10)    Leases

The Company's lease transactions are primarily for the use of facilities, vehicles and office equipment under operating lease arrangements. Total rental expense for operating leases for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $122 million, $118 million and $113 million, respectively. Total rental expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 included $56 million, $47 million and $48 million, respectively, related to short-term operating leases and variable lease payments. Short-term operating leases have original terms of one year or less, or can be terminated at the Company's option with a short notice period and without significant penalty, and are not capitalized.

The following table summarizes information related to the Company's capitalized operating leases for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

Dollars in millions20222021
Right-of-use assets$212 $222 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities$55 $61 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities131 133 
Operating lease liabilities$186 $194 
Rental expense related to capitalized operating leases$66 $71 
Cash paid related to maturities of operating lease liabilities$67 $70 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$74 $71 
Weighted-average remaining lease term4.9 years4.4 years
Weighted-average discount rate2.25 %1.98 %

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In millions 
2018$185
2019163
2020143
2021124
2022112
The right-of-use assets related to operating leases and the current and long-term portions of operating lease liabilities were included in Other assets, Accrued expenses and Other liabilities, respectively, in the Statement of Financial Position. The weighted-average discount rate was based on the incremental borrowing rate of the Company and its subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2022, future maturities of operating lease liabilities for the twelve months ending December 31 were as follows:




In millions
2023$58 
202448 
202530 
202620 
202713 
2028 and future years29 
Total future minimum lease payments198 
Less: Imputed interest(12)
Operating lease liabilities$186 
(8)
(11)    Debt


Total debt as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

In millions20222021
Short-term debt$1,590 $778 
Long-term debt6,173 6,909 
Total debt$7,763 $7,687 

Short-term debt— Short-term debt represents obligations with a maturity date of one year or less and is stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Short-term debt also includes current maturities of long-term debt.debt that have been reclassified to short-term. Short-term debt as of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 consisted of the following:

In millions 2017 2016In millions20222021
Commercial paper $849
 $
Commercial paper$1,053 $210 
Current maturities of long-term debt 1
 650
Current maturities of long-term debt535 568 
Other borrowings 
 2
OtherOther— 
Total short-term debt $850
 $652
Total short-term debt$1,590 $778 


As of December 31, 2017,2022, short-term debt included $535 million related to the 1.25% Euro notes due May 22, 2023, which were reclassified from Long-term debt to Short-term debt includedin the second quarter of 2022, and commercial paper of $849 million.$1.1 billion. As of December 31, 2016, Short-term2021, short-term debt included $650$568 million related to the 0.90%1.75% Euro notes due February 25, 2017,May 20, 2022, which were repaidredeemed in full at face value on the due date.February 22, 2022, and commercial paper of $210 million.


The Company may issue commercial paper to fund general corporate needs, share repurchases, and small and medium-sized acquisitions. During the secondfourth quarter of 2016,2022, the Company entered into a $2.5$3.0 billion, five-year line ofrevolving credit agreementfacility with a termination date of May 9, 2021October 21, 2027, which is available to provide additional liquidity, including to support the potential issuances of commercial paper. This agreement replaced the previously existing $1.5$2.5 billion, line offive-year revolving credit agreementfacility with a termination date of June 8, 2017 and the $1.0 billion line of credit agreement with a termination date of August 15, 2018.September 27, 2024. No amounts were outstanding under the new line ofrevolving credit agreement at December 31, 2017. Asfacility as of December 31, 2017, the2022. The Company was also in compliance with the financial covenants of the linerevolving credit facility as of credit agreement,December 31, 2022, which includesincluded a minimum interest coverage ratio. The weighted-average interest rate on commercial paper was 1.0%4.35% and 0.4% at0.14% as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively.


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As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company had unused capacity of approximately $206$184 million under international debt facilities. In the ordinary course of business, the Company also had approximately $182 million outstanding in guarantees, letters of credit and other similar arrangements with financial institutions as of December 31, 2022.


Long-term debt— Long-term debt represents obligations with a maturity date greater than one year, and excludes current maturities that have been reclassified to short-term debt. Long-term debt at carrying value and fair value as of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 consisted of the following:


20222021
In millionsEffective Interest RateCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
1.75% Euro notes due May 20, 20221.86%$— $— $568 $570 
1.25% Euro notes due May 22, 20231.35%535 533 567 578 
3.50% notes due March 1, 20243.54%699 691 699 734 
0.25% Euro notes due December 5, 20240.31%641 606 679 688 
2.65% notes due November 15, 20262.69%996 932 995 1,053 
0.625% Euro notes due December 5, 20270.71%531 469 564 577 
2.125% Euro notes due May 22, 20302.18%531 484 564 641 
1.00% Euro notes due June 5, 20311.09%529 438 561 587 
3.00% Euro notes due May 19, 20343.13%525 492 557 711 
4.875% notes due September 15, 20414.97%638 638 637 863 
3.90% notes due September 1, 20423.96%1,083 945 1,083 1,291 
Other borrowings— — 
Total$6,708 $6,228 $7,477 $8,296 
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(535)(568)
Total long-term debt$6,173 $6,909 
    2017 2016
In millions Effective Interest Rate Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value
0.90% notes due February 25, 2017 0.95% $
 $
 $650
 $650
1.95% notes due March 1, 2019 1.98% 649
 649
 648
 656
6.25% notes due April 1, 2019 6.25% 699
 736
 698
 768
4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020 4.96% 4
 4
 4
 4
3.375% notes due September 15, 2021 3.43% 348
 361
 348
 365
1.75% Euro notes due May 20, 2022 1.86% 595
 638
 520
 565
1.25% Euro notes due May 22, 2023 1.35% 595
 624
 520
 549
3.50% notes due March 1, 2024 3.54% 696
 734
 695
 728
2.65% notes due November 15, 2026 2.69% 992
 980
 991
 959
2.125% Euro notes due May 22, 2030 2.18% 594
 646
 519
 565
3.0% Euro notes due May 19, 2034 3.13% 586
 702
 512
 618
4.875% notes due September 15, 2041 4.97% 636
 791
 636
 734
3.9% notes due September 1, 2042 3.96% 1,081
 1,183
 1,080
 1,114
Other borrowings   4
 4
 6
 6
Total   $7,479
 $8,052
 $7,827
 $8,281
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt   (1) 
 (650) 

Total long-term debt   $7,478
 
 $7,177
 



The approximate fair values of the Company’sCompany's long-term debt, including current maturities, were based on a valuation model using Level 2 observable inputs, which included market rates for comparable instruments for the respective periods.



In 2005, the Company issued $54 million of 4.88% notes due through December 31, 2020 at 100% of face value.value, which were fully repaid by the due date.

In 2009, the Company issued $700 million of 6.25% redeemable notes due April 1, 2019 at 99.98% of face value.


In 2011, the Company issued $350 million of 3.375% notes due September 15, 2021 at 99.552% of face value, which were redeemed in full on June 15, 2021, and $650 million of 4.875% notes due September 15, 2041 at 98.539% of face value.


In 2012, the Company issued $1.1 billion of 3.9% notes due September 1, 2042 at 99.038% of face value.


In February 2014, the Company issued $650 million of 0.9% notes due February 25, 2017 at 99.861% of face value, $650 million of 1.95% notes due March 1, 2019 at 99.871% of face value, and $700 million of 3.5% notes due March 1, 2024 at 99.648% of face value. The $650 million of 0.9% notes due February 25, 2017 were repaid on the due date.


In May 2014, the Company issued €500 million of 1.75% Euro notes due May 20, 2022 at 99.16% of face value, which were redeemed in full at face value on February 22, 2022, and €500 million of 3.0% Euro notes due May 19, 2034 at 98.089% of face value.


In May 2015, the Company issued €500 million of 1.25% Euro notes due May 22, 2023 at 99.239% of face value and €500 million of 2.125% Euro notes due May 22, 2030 at 99.303% of face value. Net proceeds from the May 2015 debt issuances were used to repay commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.


In November 2016, the Company issued $1.0 billion of 2.65% notes due November 15, 2026 at 99.685% of face value. Net proceeds from

In June 2019, the November 2016 debt issuance were used to repay commercial paperCompany issued €600 million of 0.25% Euro notes due December 5, 2024 at 99.662% of face value, €500 million of 0.625% Euro notes due December 5, 2027 at 99.343% of face value and for general corporate purposes.€500 million of 1.00% Euro notes due June 5, 2031 at 98.982% of face value.


The Company designated the €1.0 billion of Euro notes issued in May 2014, and the €1.0 billion of Euro notes issued in May 2015 and the €1.6 billion of Euro notes issued in June 2019 as hedges of a portion of its net investment in Euro-denominated
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foreign operations to reduce foreign currency risk associated with the investment in these operations. On February 22, 2022, €500 million of the Euro notes issued in May 2014 were redeemed in full. Refer to Note 11.14. Stockholders' Equity for additional information regarding the net investment hedge.


All of the Company's notes listed above represent senior unsecured obligations ranking equal in right of payment. ScheduledAs of December 31, 2022, scheduled future maturities of long-term debt, including current maturities of long-term debt, for the future yearstwelve months ending December 31 arewere as follows:


In millions
2023$535 
20241,340 
2025— 
2026996 
2027531 
2028 and future years3,306 
Total$6,708 

In millions 
2018$1
20191,348
20204
2021348
2022595
2023 and future years5,183
Total$7,479

(9)(12)    Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits


The Company has both funded and unfunded defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans, predominately in the U.S. The U.S. primary pension plan provides benefits based on years of service and final average salary. The U.S. primary postretirement health care plan is contributory with the participants’participants' contributions adjusted annually. The U.S. primary postretirement life insurance plan is noncontributory. Beginning January 1, 2007, the U.S. primary pension and other postretirement benefit plans were closed to new participants. Newly hired employees and employees from acquired businesses that are not participating in these plans are eligible for additional Company contributions under the existing U.S. primary defined contribution retirement plans. The Company’sCompany's expense related to defined contribution plans was $79$111 million in 2017, $772022, $88 million in 2016,2021, and $77$85 million in 2015.2020. In addition to the U.S. plans, the Company also has defined benefit pension plans in certain other countries, mainly the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Switzerland.




Summarized information regarding net periodic benefit cost included in the statementStatement of incomeIncome related to the Company's significant defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:


 PensionOther Postretirement Benefits
In millions202220212020202220212020
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost$47 $53 $55 $$$
Interest cost50 39 60 13 11 16 
Expected return on plan assets(100)(101)(113)(26)(25)(24)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss24 53 47 (3)— (1)
Amortization of prior service cost— — — 
Settlement loss— — — — — 
Total net periodic benefit cost (income)$23 $45 $51 $(9)$(7)$(1)
  Pension Other Postretirement Benefits
In millions 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Components of net periodic benefit cost:            
Service cost $63
 $62
 $70
 $9
 $9
 $11
Interest cost 72
 92
 92
 19
 24
 24
Expected return on plan assets (133) (144) (151) (23) (23) (25)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 57
 44
 60
 (1) 
 (1)
Amortization of prior service cost 
 
 1
 
 (1) 1
Total net periodic benefit cost $59
 $54
 $72
 $4
 $9
 $10


The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is presented within Cost of revenue and Selling, administrative, and research and development expenses in the Statement of Income while the other components of net periodic benefit cost are presented within Other income (expense).

The Company used the updatedmost recently published mortality improvement scalesscale from the Society of Actuaries, MP-2016 and MP-2017,MP-2021, to measure its U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit obligations as of December 31, 20162022 and 2017, respectively,2021, which did not have a significant impact in either period.impact.


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The following tables providetable provides a rollforward of the plan benefit obligations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

PensionOther Postretirement Benefits
In millions2022202120222021
Change in benefit obligation:
Beginning balance$2,765 $2,939 $580 $591 
Service cost47 53 
Interest cost50 39 13 11 
Plan participants' contributions10 10 
Actuarial (gain) loss(607)(131)(101)
Acquisitions— 40 — — 
Benefits paid(160)(161)(43)(42)
Medicare subsidy received— — 
Foreign currency translation(103)(16)— — 
Ending balance$1,993 $2,765 $468 $580 
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31$1,911 $2,642 

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the actuarial (gain) loss related to the Company's pension and other postretirement benefit obligations was primarily related to changes in discount rates. Refer to the Assumptions section below for further details related to the discount rates used in the valuations of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations.

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The following table provides a rollforward of the plan assets and a reconciliation of funded status for the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 20172022 and 2016:2021:


PensionOther Postretirement Benefits
In millions2022202120222021
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance$3,041 $3,096 $434 $402 
Actual return on plan assets(662)63 (69)59 
Company contributions14 25 
Plan participants' contributions10 10 
Acquisitions— 28 — — 
Benefits paid(160)(161)(43)(42)
Foreign currency translation(120)(12)— — 
Ending balance$2,114 $3,041 $336 $434 
Reconciliation of funded status:
Funded status$121 $276 $(132)$(146)
Other immaterial plans(55)(57)(4)(5)
Net asset (liability) as of December 31$66 $219 $(136)$(151)
The amounts recognized in the Statement of Financial Position as of December 31 consist of:
Other assets$251 $465 $— $— 
Accrued expenses(12)(11)(3)(3)
Other noncurrent liabilities(173)(235)(133)(148)
Net asset (liability) as of December 31$66 $219 $(136)$(151)
The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss consist of:
Net actuarial (gain) loss$479 $349 $(74)$(71)
Prior service cost— — 
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss as of December 31$483 $354 $(74)$(71)

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets had projected benefit obligations of $137 million and $232 million, respectively, and plan assets of $22 million and $59 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets had accumulated benefit obligations of $131 million and $223 million, respectively, and plan assets of $22 million and $59 million, respectively.

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  Pension Other Postretirement Benefits
In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016
Change in benefit obligation:        
Benefit obligation at January 1 $2,562
 $2,462
 $551
 $552
Service cost 63
 62
 9
 9
Interest cost 72
 92
 19
 24
Plan participants’ contributions 2
 2
 12
 12
Actuarial (gain) loss 26
 216
 (5) (5)
Acquisitions and divestitures 
 7
 
 
Benefits paid (152) (150) (41) (43)
Medicare subsidy received 
 
 1
 2
Foreign currency translation 88
 (129) 
 
Benefit obligation at December 31 $2,661
 $2,562
 $546
 $551



  Pension Other Postretirement Benefits
In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016
Change in plan assets:        
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 $2,487
 $2,441
 $351
 $342
Actual return on plan assets 227
 274
 45
 36
Company contributions 178
 70
 6
 4
Plan participants’ contributions 2
 2
 12
 12
Benefits paid (152) (150) (41) (43)
Foreign currency translation 90
 (150) 
 
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 $2,832
 $2,487
 $373
 $351
Funded status $171
 $(75) $(173) $(200)
Other immaterial plans (65) (58) (5) (5)
Net asset (liability) at December 31 $106
 $(133) $(178) $(205)
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:        
Other assets $337
 $131
 $
 $
Accrued expenses (12) (12) (4) (4)
Other noncurrent liabilities (219) (252) (174) (201)
Net asset (liability) at end of year $106
 $(133) $(178) $(205)
The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:        
Net actuarial (gain) loss $548
 $673
 $(64) $(38)
Prior service cost 
 
 
 
  $548
 $673
 $(64) $(38)
Accumulated benefit obligation $2,499
 $2,207
    
Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31:        
Projected benefit obligation $184
 $183
    
Accumulated benefit obligation $175
 $167
    
Fair value of plan assets $27
 $25
    

Company contributions in 2017 included an additional $115 million discretionary pension contribution related to the U.S. primary pension plan.

Assumptions— The weighted-average assumptions used in the valuations of pension and other postretirement benefits were as follows:


 PensionOther Postretirement Benefits
 202220212020202220212020
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate4.94 %2.33 %1.89 %5.19 %2.92 %2.59 %
Rate of compensation increases3.46 %3.40 %3.24 %
Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plan3.75 %3.75 %3.75 %
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the twelve months ended December 31:
Discount rate2.33 %1.89 %2.61 %2.92 %2.59 %3.29 %
Expected return on plan assets3.72 %3.67 %4.33 %6.25 %6.65 %6.70 %
Rate of compensation increases3.40 %3.24 %3.44 %
Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plan3.75 %3.75 %4.00 %
 Pension Other Postretirement Benefits
 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:           
Discount rate3.12% 3.41% 3.95% 3.72% 4.30% 4.55%
Rate of compensation increases3.54% 3.77% 3.72% 

 

 

Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31:           
Discount rate3.41% 3.95% 3.70% 4.30% 4.55% 4.15%
Expected return on plan assets5.53% 6.22% 6.54% 6.80% 7.00% 7.00%
Rate of compensation increases3.77% 3.72% 3.72% 

 

 



The expected long-term rates of return for pension and other postretirement benefit plans were developed using historical asset class returns while factoring in current market conditions such as inflation, interest rates and asset class performance.




The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the associated liabilities could theoretically be effectively settled at the end of the year. In estimating this rate, the Company looks at rates of return on high-quality fixed income investments, with similar duration to the liabilities in the plan. Beginning in 2017, theThe Company changed the method used to estimate the service and interest cost components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs. The new method provides a more precise measure ofestimates the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit cost by applying specific spot rates along the yield curve to the projected cash flows rather than a single weighted-average rate.


Assumed health care cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement health care benefit plans. The assumed health care cost trend rates used to determine the postretirement benefit obligation atas of December 31 were as follows:


202220212020
Health care cost trend rate assumed for the next year7.00 %7.00 %7.00 %
Ultimate trend rate4.50 %4.50 %4.50 %
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate203120292027
 2017 2016 2015
Health care cost trend rate assumed for the next year6.25% 6.00% 6.00%
Ultimate trend rate4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate2025
 2023
 2021


A one percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following impact:

In millions 1 Percentage-Point Increase 1 Percentage-Point Decrease
Change in service cost and interest cost for 2017 $
 $(1)
Change in postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2017 $6
 $(11)

Plan assets— The Company’sCompany's overall investment strategy for the assets in the pension funds is to achieve a balance between the goals of growing plan assets and keeping risk at a reasonable level over a long-term investment horizon. In order to reduce unnecessary risk, the pension funds are diversified across several asset classes, securities and investment managers. The target allocations for plan assets are 15% to 25% equity securities,investments, 75% to 85% fixed income securitiesinvestments and 0% to 10% in other types of investments. The Company does not use derivatives for the purpose of speculation, leverage, circumventing investment guidelines or taking risks that are inconsistent with specified guidelines.


The assets in the Company’sCompany's postretirement health care plan are primarily invested in life insurance policies. The Company’sCompany's overall investment strategy for the assets in the postretirement health care fund is to invest in assets that provide a reasonable tax exempt rate of return while preserving capital.


The following tables present the fair value of the Company’sCompany's pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets atas of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, by asset category and valuation methodology. Level 1 assets are valued using unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets. Level 2 assets are valued using quoted prices or other observable inputs for similar assets. Level 3 assets are valued using unobservable inputs, but reflect the assumptions market participants would be expected to use in pricing the assets. Each financial instrument’sinstrument's categorization is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.




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 20172022
In millions Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3In millionsTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Pension Plan Assets:        Pension Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents $43
 $34
 $9
 $
Cash and equivalents$44 $44 $— $— 
Equity securities:        
Domestic 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities:        Fixed income securities:
Government securities 371
 
 371
 
Government securities299 — 299 — 
Corporate debt securities 943
 
 943
 
Corporate debt securities737 — 737 — 
Mortgage-backed securities 
 
 
 
Investment contracts with insurance companies 1
 
 
 1
Investment contracts with insurance companies— — 
Commingled funds:        Commingled funds:
Mutual fundsMutual funds22 
Collective trust funds 1,424
 

 

 

Collective trust funds994 
Partnerships/private equity interests 41
 

 

 

Partnerships/private equity interests13 
Other 9
 
 9
 
Other— — 
Total fair value of pension plan assets $2,832
 $34
 $1,332
 $1
Total fair value of pension plan assets$2,114 $44 $1,040 $
        
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:        Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents $2
 $2
 $
 $
Life insurance policies 371
 

 

 

Life insurance policies$336 
Total fair value of other postretirement benefit plan assets $373
 $2
 $
 $
Total fair value of other postretirement benefit plan assets$336 $— $— $— 


2021
In millionsTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Pension Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents$47 $43 $$— 
Fixed income securities:
Government securities370 — 370 — 
Corporate debt securities996 — 996 — 
Investment contracts with insurance companies— — 
Commingled funds:
Mutual funds28 
Collective trust funds1,573 
Partnerships/private equity interests21 
Other— — 
Total fair value of pension plan assets$3,041 $43 $1,375 $
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:
Life insurance policies$434 
Total fair value of other postretirement benefit plan assets$434 $— $— $— 
  2016
In millions Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Pension Plan Assets:        
Cash and equivalents $82
 $55
 $27
 $
Equity securities:        
Domestic 1
 1
 
 
Fixed income securities:        
Government securities 307
 
 307
 
Corporate debt securities 541
 
 541
 
Mortgage-backed securities 19
 
 19
 
Investment contracts with insurance companies 1
 
 
 1
Commingled funds:        
Collective trust funds 1,478
 

 

 

Partnerships/private equity interests 54
 

 

 

Other 4
 

 

 

Total fair value of pension plan assets $2,487
 $56
 $894
 $1
         
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:        
Cash and equivalents $1
 $1
 $
 $
Life insurance policies 350
 

 

 

Total fair value of other postretirement benefit plan assets $351
 $1
 $
 $


Cash and equivalents include cash on hand and instruments with original maturities of three months or less and are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Equity securities primarily include common and preferred equity securities covering a wide range of industries and geographies that are traded in active markets and are valued based on quoted prices. Fixed


income securities primarily consist of U.S. and foreign government bills, notes and bonds, corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities and investment contracts. The majority of the assets in this category are valued by evaluating bid prices provided by independent financial data services. For securities where market data is not readily available, unobservable market data is used to value the security. The underlying investments include small-cap equity, international equity and long- and short-term fixed income instruments. Other primarily includes derivative instruments such as interest rate swaps used by fixed income investment managers to offset interest rate sensitivity.


Pension assets measured at net asset value include mutual funds, collective trust funds, partnerships/private equity interests and life insurance policies. CollectiveMutual funds and collective trust funds are private funds that are valued based on the value of the underlying investments which can be redeemed on a daily basis. The underlying investments include both passively and actively managed U.S. and foreign large- and mid-cap equity funds and short-term investment funds. Partnerships/private equity interests are investments in partnerships where the benefit plan is a limited partner. The investments are valued by the investment managers on a periodic basis using pricing models that use market, income and cost valuation methods. Distributions are received from these funds on a periodic basis through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund.
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Life insurance policies are used to fund other postretirement benefits in order to obtain favorable tax treatment and are valued based on the cash surrender value of the underlying policies. The Company has selected the funds in which these assets are invested and may elect to withdraw funds with proper notice to the insurance company or maintain the policies and receive death benefits as determined by the contracts.


Cash flows— The Company generally funds its pension and other postretirement benefit plans as required by law or to the extent such contributions are tax deductible. The Company expects to contribute approximately $26$14 million to its pension plans and $5$4 million to its other postretirement benefit plans in 2018. The Company’s2023. As of December 31, 2022, the Company's portion of the future benefit payments that are expected to be paid during the yearstwelve months ending December 31 is as follows:


In millionsPensionOther Postretirement Benefits
2023$159 $37 
2024161 37 
2025163 37 
2026161 37 
2027164 37 
Years 2028-2032790 182 

In millions Pension Other Postretirement Benefits
2018 $159
 $35
2019 161
 36
2020 164
 37
2021 167
 37
2022 174
 37
Years 2023-2027 886
 183

(10)(13)     Commitments and Contingencies


LitigationThe Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, including those involving environmental, product liability (including toxic tort) and general liability claims. The Company accrues for such liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are based on developments to date, the Company’sCompany's estimates of the outcomes of these matters and its experience in contesting, litigating and settling other similar matters. The Company believes resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’sCompany's financial position, liquidity or future operations.


Lease CommitmentsRental expense was $120 million, $121 million and $117 million for the years ended December 31 2017, 2016 and 2015. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

In millions 
2018$88
201963
202045
202131
202225
2023 and future years61
Total future minimum lease payments$313



(11)(14)     Stockholders' Equity


Preferred Stockstock— Preferred Stock,stock, without par value, of which 0.3 million shares are authorized and unissued, is issuable in series. The Board of Directors is authorized to fix by resolution the designation and characteristics of each series of preferred stock. The Company has no present commitment to issue its preferred stock.


Share Repurchasesrepurchases— On August 2, 2013,3, 2018, the Company’sCompany's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program which provided for the repurchase of up to $6.0$3.0 billion of the Company’sCompany's common stock over an open-ended period of time (the "2013"2018 Program"). Under the 20132018 Program, the Company repurchased approximately 14.96.7 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $96.84$158.11 per share during 2015. As2019, approximately 4.2 million shares of December 31, 2015, there were no authorized repurchases remaining underits common stock at an average price of $167.69 per share during 2020, approximately 4.4 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $227.29 per share during 2021 and approximately 1.2 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $216.62 per share during 2022. The 2018 Program was completed in the 2013 Program.first quarter of 2022.


On February 13, 2015,May 7, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program which providedprovides for the repurchase of up to an additional $6.0$3.0 billion of the Company’sCompany's common stock over an open-ended period of time (the "2015"2021 Program"). Under the 2015 Program,2021 program, the Company repurchased approximately 6.1 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $91.78 per share during 2015, approximately 18.7 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $107.17 per share during 2016, and approximately 7.1 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $140.56$210.46 per share during 2017.2022. As of December 31, 2017,2022, there were approximately $2.4$1.5 billion of authorized repurchases remaining under the 20152021 Program.


Cash Dividends— Cash dividends declared were $2.86$5.06 per share in 2017, $2.402022, $4.72 per share in 20162021 and $2.07$4.42 per share in 2015.2020. Cash dividends paid were $2.73$4.97 per share in 2017, $2.302022, $4.64 per share in 20162021 and $2.005$4.35 per share in 2015.2020.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)other comprehensive income (loss)— The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 were as follows:


In millions202220212020
Beginning balance$(1,502)$(1,642)$(1,705)
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period(192)73 (82)
Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income— — 
Income taxes(50)(73)86 
Total foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax(242)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments during the period(149)125 30 
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income23 54 48 
Income taxes29 (44)(19)
Total pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax(97)135 59 
Ending balance$(1,841)$(1,502)$(1,642)
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Beginning balance $(1,807) $(1,504) $(658)
       
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period 294
 (251) (800)
Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income 2
 (1) 
Income taxes 110
 (25) (60)
Total foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 406
 (277) (860)
       
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments during the period 96
 (67) (41)
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income 56
 43
 61
Income taxes (38) (2) (6)
Total pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax 114
 (26) 14
       
Ending balance $(1,287) $(1,807) $(1,504)


Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income primarily relate to the disposalexit of operations and were included in the related gain or loss upon disposal.immaterial foreign operations. Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income representrepresented settlements and the amortization of actuarial gains and losses and prior service cost. Refer to Note 9.12. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits for the amounts included in net periodic benefit cost.


The Company designated the €1.0 billion of Euro notes issued in May 2014, andthe €1.0 billion of Euro notes issued in May 2015 and the €1.6 billion of Euro notes issued in June 2019 as hedges of a portion of its net investment in Euro-denominated foreign operations to reduce foreign currency risk associated with the investment in these operations. Changes in the value of this debt resulting from fluctuations in the Euro to U.S. Dollar exchange rate have been recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). On February 22, 2022, €500 million of the Euro notes issued in May 2014 were redeemed in full. Refer to Note 11. Debt for additional information regarding the redemption of these notes. The cumulative unrealizedamount of pre-tax gain (loss) related to these notes recorded in Accumulated otherOther comprehensive income (loss) related tofor the net investment hedgetwelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $81$205 million, $303 million and $375$(359) million, as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.


As of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the ending balance of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of after-tax cumulative translation adjustment losses of $1.0$1.5 billion and $1.4$1.3 billion, respectively, and after-tax unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefits costs of $291$293 million and $405$196 million, respectively. The estimated pre-tax unrecognized net



benefit cost that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income in 2018 is $41 million for pension and other postretirement benefits.

(12)(15)     Stock-Based Compensation


On May 8, 2015 (the "Effective Date"), the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by shareholders. The 2015 Plan allows for the issuance of up to 10 million shares of ITW common stock for awards granted under the plan. As of the Effective Date, no additional awards will be granted to employees under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2011 Plan"). The significant terms of stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs") were not changed under the 2015 Plan. Stock options and RSUs have beenare issued to officers andand/or other management employees under these plans. Stock options generally vest over a four-year period and have an expiration of ten years from the issuance date. RSUs generally "cliff" vest after a three-year period and include units with and without performance criteria. RSUs with performance criteria provide for full "cliff" vesting after three years if the Compensation Committee certifies that the performance goals have been met. Upon vesting, the holder will receive one share of common stock of the Company for each vested RSU.restricted stock unit.


Commencing in February 2013, the Company began issuing shares from treasury stock to cover the exercised options and vested RSUs. Prior to February 2013, the Company generally issued new shares from its authorized but unissued share pool. As of December 31, 2017, approximately 13 million shares of ITW common stock were reserved for issuance under these plans.

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The Company records compensation expense for the grant date fair value of stock awards over the remaining service periods of those awards. The following table summarizes the Company’sCompany's stock-based compensation expense:expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:


In millions202220212020
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense$63 $53 $42 
Tax benefit(7)(6)(5)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$56 $47 $37 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Pre-tax compensation expense $36
 $39
 $35
Tax benefit (9) (13) (12)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $27
 $26
 $23


The following table summarizes activity related to non-vested RSUs during 2017:for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022:


Shares in millionsNumber of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Unvested, January 1, 20220.6 $178.60
Granted0.2 215.36
Vested(0.2)146.29
Unvested, December 31, 20220.6 203.48
Shares in millions 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested, January 1, 2017 0.7
 $83.39
Granted 0.2
 127.81
Vested (0.3) 74.29
Canceled 
 103.95
Unvested, December 31, 2017 0.6
 99.87


The following table summarizes stock option activity for the yeartwelve months ended December 31, 2017:2022:


In millions except exercise price and contractual termsNumber of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Under option, January 1, 20223.1 $144.93
Granted0.4 217.72
Exercised(0.3)99.27
Under option, December 31, 20223.2 158.715.9$196
Exercisable, December 31, 20222.1 137.904.7$173
In millions except exercise price and contractual terms Number of Shares 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
Under option, January 1, 2017 5.3
 $68.05    
Granted 0.7
 127.95    
Exercised (1.4) 56.03    
Canceled or expired (0.1) 117.67    
Under option, December 31, 2017 4.5
 80.88 6.0 $387
Exercisable, December 31, 2017 2.9
 66.80 4.9 $291


Effective withThe fair value of RSUs is equal to the 2017 grant, issuedcommon stock fair market value on the date of the grant. RSUs provide for dividend equivalents payable in additional RSUs for dividends that would have been paid during the vesting period. Accordingly, the fair value of RSUs issued in 2017 is equal to the common stock fair market value on the date of the grant. For grants prior to 2017, the fair value of RSUs was determined by reducing the closing market price on the date of the grant by the present value of projected dividends over the vesting period. Stock option exercise prices are equal to the common stock fair market value on the date of grant. The Company estimates forfeitures based on historical rates for awards with similar characteristics. The Company uses a binomial


option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the stock options granted. The following summarizes the assumptions used in the models:option valuations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:


202220212020
Risk-free interest rate1.04-2.07%0.04-1.38%1.41%-1.59%
Weighted-average volatility21.0%24.0%21.0%
Dividend yield2.20%2.50%2.56%
Expected years until exercise9.1-9.68.9-9.49.1-9.6
  2017 2016 2015
Risk-free interest rate 0.91-2.61% 0.56-1.86% 0.23-2.25%
Weighted-average volatility 22.0% 24.0% 23.0%
Dividend yield 2.22% 2.12% 2.11%
Expected years until exercise 7.2-7.9 6.9-7.7 6.9-8.0


Lattice-based option valuation models, such as the binomial option pricing model, incorporate ranges of assumptions for inputs. The risk-free rate of interest for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on a zero-coupon U.S. government instrument over the contractual term of the equity instrument. Expected volatility is based on implied volatility from traded options on the Company’sCompany's stock and historical volatility of the Company’sCompany's stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise timing and employee termination rates within the valuation model. The weighted-average dividend yield is based on historical information. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The ranges presented result from separate groups of employees assumed to exhibit different exercise behavior.


The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during 2017, 2016for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 20152020 was $26.83, $20.02$45.15, $40.90 and $20.58$35.45 per share, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised
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during the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $132$38 million, $89$68 million and $55$114 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017,2022, there was $9$10 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.22.1 years. Exercise of stock options during the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 resulted in cash receipts of $84$29 million, $84$50 million and $59$66 million, respectively. The total fair value of vested stock option awards during the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $13$18 million, $12$19 million and $13$16 million, respectively.


As of December 31, 2017,2022, there was $24$49 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 1.91.7 years. The total fair value of vested RSU awards during the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $19$28 million, $21$23 million and $20$25 million, respectively.




(13)(16)     Other Balance Sheet Information


Other balance sheet information atas of December 31, 20172022 and 20162021 was as follows:


In millions20222021
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Value-added-tax receivables$92 $84 
Vendor advances52 71 
Income tax refunds receivable10 18 
Other175 140 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$329 $313 
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies$433 $449 
Prepaid pension assets251 465 
Operating lease right-of-use assets212 222 
Customer tooling159 154 
Other123 115 
Total other assets$1,178 $1,405 
Accrued expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits$451 $460 
Deferred revenue and customer deposits427 394 
Rebates225 209 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities55 61 
Warranties42 46 
Current portion of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations15 14 
Other513 464 
Total accrued expenses$1,728 $1,648 
Other liabilities:
Pension benefit obligation$173 $235 
Postretirement benefit obligation133 148 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities131 133 
Other506 537 
Total other liabilities$943 $1,053 

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In millions 2017 2016
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:    
Income tax refunds receivable $121
 $21
Value-added-tax receivables 70
 55
Vendor advances 26
 20
Other 119
 122
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $336
 $218
     
Other assets:    
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies $442
 $442
Prepaid pension assets 337
 131
Customer tooling 184
 146
Investments 53
 73
Other 179
 164
Total other assets $1,195
 $956
     
Accrued expenses:    
Compensation and employee benefits $411
 $379
Deferred revenue and customer deposits 205
 180
Rebates 147
 144
Warranties 45
 45
Current portion of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations 16
 16
Other 434
 438
Total accrued expenses $1,258
 $1,202
     
Other liabilities:    
Pension benefit obligation $219
 $252
Postretirement benefit obligation 174
 201
Other 489
 418
Total other liabilities $882
 $871





(14)(17)     Segment Information


The Company's operations are organized and managed based on similar product offerings and end markets, and are reported to senior management as the following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The following is a description of the Company's seven segments:


Automotive OEM— This segment is a global, niche supplier to top tier OEMs, providing unique innovation to address pain points for sophisticated customers with complex problems. Businesses in this segment produce components and fasteners for automotive-related applications.


Food Equipment— This segment is a highly focused and branded industry-leaderindustry leader in commercial food equipment differentiated by innovation and integrated service offerings.


Test & Measurement and Electronics— This segment is a branded and innovative producer of test and measurement and electronic manufacturing and MRO solutions that improve efficiency and quality for customers in diverse end markets. Businesses in this segment produce equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics.


Welding— This segment is a branded value-added equipment and specialty consumable manufacturer with innovative and leading technology. Businesses in this segment produce arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications.


Polymers & Fluids— This segment is a highly branded supplier to niche markets that require value-added, differentiated products. Businesses in this segment produce engineered adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance.


Construction Products— This segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and solutions.


Specialty Products— This segment is focused on diversified niche market opportunities with substantial patent protection producing beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners.


Segments are allocated a fixed overhead charge based on the segment's revenue. Expenses not charged to the segments are reported separately as Unallocated. Because the Unallocated category includes a variety of items, it is subject to fluctuations on a quarterly and annual basis. Unallocated in 2017 includes the favorable impact from the previously discussed confidential legal settlement.



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Segment information for 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was as follows:
In millions202220212020
Operating revenue:
Automotive OEM$2,969 $2,800 $2,571 
Food Equipment2,444 2,078 1,739 
Test & Measurement and Electronics2,828 2,346 1,963 
Welding1,894 1,650 1,384 
Polymers & Fluids1,905 1,804 1,622 
Construction Products2,113 1,945 1,652 
Specialty Products1,799 1,854 1,660 
Intersegment revenue(20)(22)(17)
Total$15,932 $14,455 $12,574 
Operating income:
Automotive OEM$499 $545 $457 
Food Equipment618 469 342 
Test & Measurement and Electronics684 643 507 
Welding583 490 376 
Polymers & Fluids479 457 402 
Construction Products548 530 421 
Specialty Products481 504 432 
Total segments3,892 3,638 2,937 
Unallocated(102)(161)(55)
Total$3,790 $3,477 $2,882 
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets:
Automotive OEM$121 $128 $131 
Food Equipment40 42 41 
Test & Measurement and Electronics87 66 75 
Welding26 26 24 
Polymers & Fluids57 62 72 
Construction Products31 32 31 
Specialty Products48 54 53 
Total$410 $410 $427 
Plant and equipment additions:
Automotive OEM$181 $116 $79 
Food Equipment41 30 34 
Test & Measurement and Electronics49 37 23 
Welding43 27 27 
Polymers & Fluids23 15 16 
Construction Products33 30 21 
Specialty Products42 41 36 
Total$412 $296 $236 
Identifiable assets:
Automotive OEM$2,447 $2,260 $2,302 
Food Equipment1,188 1,052 983 
Test & Measurement and Electronics3,289 3,242 2,239 
Welding933 784 700 
Polymers & Fluids1,819 1,881 1,855 
Construction Products1,370 1,367 1,239 
Specialty Products1,696 1,682 1,635 
Total segments12,742 12,268 10,953 
Corporate2,680 3,809 4,659 
Total$15,422 $16,077 $15,612 

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In millions 2017 2016 2015
Operating revenue:      
Automotive OEM $3,271
 $2,864
 $2,529
Food Equipment 2,123
 2,110
 2,096
Test & Measurement and Electronics 2,069
 1,974
 1,969
Welding 1,538
 1,486
 1,650
Polymers & Fluids 1,724
 1,691
 1,712
Construction Products 1,672
 1,609
 1,587
Specialty Products 1,938
 1,885
 1,885
Intersegment revenue (21) (20) (23)
           Total $14,314
 $13,599
 $13,405
Operating income:      
Automotive OEM $747
 $690
 $613
Food Equipment 556
 537
 498
Test & Measurement and Electronics 464
 372
 322
Welding 415
 370
 415
Polymers & Fluids 357
 343
 335
Construction Products 399
 361
 316
Specialty Products 527
 482
 439
           Total Segments 3,465
 3,155
 2,938
       Unallocated 29
 (91) (71)
           Total $3,494
 $3,064
 $2,867
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets:
Automotive OEM $111
 $90
 $76
Food Equipment 45
 45
 48
Test & Measurement and Electronics 92
 104
 110
Welding 28
 36
 37
Polymers & Fluids 89
 92
 95
Construction Products 33
 34
 36
Specialty Products 64
 69
 75
           Total $462
 $470
 $477
Plant and equipment additions:      
Automotive OEM $147
 $116
 $106
Food Equipment 27
 31
 37
Test & Measurement and Electronics 23
 25
 32
Welding 17
 16
 23
Polymers & Fluids 16
 18
 20
Construction Products 22
 20
 26
Specialty Products 45
 47
 40
           Total $297
 $273
 $284
Identifiable assets:      
Automotive OEM $2,402
 $2,051
 $1,419
Food Equipment 1,054
 1,013
 1,054
Test & Measurement and Electronics 2,449
 2,362
 2,448
Welding 756
 701
 747
Polymers & Fluids 2,067
 2,019
 2,034
Construction Products 1,196
 1,099
 1,129
Specialty Products 1,721
 1,599
 1,659
    Total Segments 11,645
 10,844
 10,490
Corporate 5,135
 4,357
 5,239
           Total $16,780
 $15,201
 $15,729


Identifiable assets by segment are those assets that are specifically used in that segment. Corporate assets are principally cash and equivalents, investments and other general corporate assets.




Enterprise-wide information for 2017, 2016the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 20152020 was as follows:


In millions202220212020
Operating Revenue by Geographic Region:
United States$7,609 $6,578 $5,834 
Canada/Mexico1,095 940 778 
Total North America8,704 7,518 6,612 
Europe, Middle East and Africa3,913 3,870 3,447 
Asia Pacific2,991 2,802 2,291 
South America324 265 224 
Total operating revenue$15,932 $14,455 $12,574 
In millions 2017 2016 2015
Operating Revenue by Geographic Region:      
United States $6,243
 $6,176
 $6,167
Canada/Mexico 996
 923
 928
Total North America 7,239
 7,099
 7,095
Europe, Middle East and Africa 4,102
 3,787
 3,725
Asia Pacific 2,577
 2,361
 2,197
South America 396
 352
 388
Total Operating Revenue $14,314
 $13,599
 $13,405


Operating revenue by geographic region is based on the customers' locations. AtThe Company had approximately 45% of its total net plant and equipment in the United States as of December 31, 2017,2022 and 2021. Additionally, the Company had approximately 10%12% and 11% of its total long-lived assetsnet plant and equipment in Germany. There was no single country outside the U.S. with long-lived assets exceedingChina as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. No other countries represented more than 10% of the Company's total long-lived assets in 2016 or 2015.net plant and equipment as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. No single customer accounted for more than 5% of consolidated revenues in 2017, 2016 or 2015. Additionally, the Company has thousands of product lines within its businesses; therefore, providing operating revenue by product line is not practicable.

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The unaudited quarterly financial data included as supplementary data reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021 or 2020.


  Three Months Ended
  March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
In millions except per share amounts 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Operating revenue $3,471
 $3,274
 $3,599
 $3,431
 $3,615
 $3,495
 $3,629
 $3,399
Cost of revenue 2,004
 1,896
 2,087
 1,967
 2,094
 2,027
 2,124
 2,006
Operating income 809
 722
 874
 792
 961
 808
 850
 742
Net income 536
 468
 587
 525
 640
 535
 (76) 507
Net income (loss) per share:                
Basic 1.55
 1.29
 1.70
 1.47
 1.86
 1.51
 (0.22) 1.46
Diluted 1.54
 1.29
 1.69
 1.46
 1.85
 1.50
 (0.22) 1.45

In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a one-time additional income tax expense of $658 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, related to the enactment of the United States "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." Refer to Note 5. Income Taxes for further information.

In the second quarter of 2017, the Company entered into a $95 million confidential settlement agreement to resolve a litigation matter. Based on the terms of the agreement, the Company received the settlement within 120 days of the execution of the agreement. The receipt of the settlement resulted in a favorable pre-tax impact of $15 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $80 million in the third quarter of 2017, which was included in operating income.


ITEM 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure


None.


ITEM 9A.Controls and Procedures


Controls and Procedures


The Company’sCompany's management, with the participation of the Company’sCompany's Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of December 31, 2017.2022. Based on such evaluation, the Company’sCompany's Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.


Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


The Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are found in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


In connection with the evaluation by management, including the Company’sCompany's Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, no changes in the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the quarter ended December 31, 20172022 were identified that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 9B.Other Information


None.




ITEM 9C.Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

None.
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PART III


ITEM 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance


Information regarding the Directors of the Company who are standing for reelection and any persons nominated to become Directors of the Company is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


Information regarding the Audit Committee and its Financial Experts is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors"Corporate Governance - Board of Directors and Itsits Committees" and "Audit Committee Report" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


Information regarding the Executive Officers of the Company can be found in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Executive"Information About Our Executive Officers."

Information regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors - Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


Information regarding the Company’sCompany's code of ethics that applies to the Company’sCompany's Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and key financial and accounting personnel is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors - Corporate"Corporate Governance Policies and Practices"Code of Conduct" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


ITEM 11.Executive Compensation


This informationInformation regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "NEO Compensation," "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors - Director"Director Compensation," and "Compensation Discussion and Analysis""Executive Compensation" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


ITEM 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters


This informationInformation regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors -"Beneficial Ownership of ITWCommon Stock" and "NEO Compensation - Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


ITEM 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence


Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors - Ownership of ITW Stock," "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" and "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors - Corporate Governance Policies and Practices" in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Information regardingas well as director independence is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors - CorporateBoard Independence," "Other Governance Matters - Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" and "Corporate Governance Policies and Practices" and "Appendix A - Categorical Standards for Director Independence"Code of Conduct" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services


This information is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption "Proposal 24 - Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement for the 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.




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PART IV


ITEM 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules


(a)(1)    Financial Statements
(a)    (1)    Financial Statements

The following information is included as part of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data:
    
Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
        Statement of Income
        Statement of Comprehensive Income
        Statement of Financial Position
        Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
        Statement of Cash Flows
        Notes to Financial Statements

The following report of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm (PCAOB ID:34) is included as part of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Statement of Income
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements

(2)    Financial Statement Schedules
None.


(3)    Exhibits


Exhibit

Number
Description


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Exhibit
Number
Description
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Exhibit
Number10(j)*
Description
101.INSXBRL Instance Document**
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema**
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase**
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase**
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase**
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase**
101.INSiXBRL Instance Document**
101.SCHiXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema**
101.CALiXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase**
101.DEFiXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase**
101.LABiXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase**
101.PREiXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase**
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**The following financial information from Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2022, formatted in XBRL (ExtensibleiXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Statement of Income, (ii) Statement of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Statement of Income ReinvestedChanges in the BusinessStockholders' Equity (iv) Statement of Financial Position, (v) Statement of Cash Flows and (vi) related Notes to Financial Statements.




Pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii), the Company has not filed with Exhibit 4 any debt instruments for which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder is less than 10% of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2017, with the exception of the Officers' Certificates related to the 1.95% Notes due 2019, the 6.25% Notes due 2019, the 3.375% Notes due 2021, the 1.75% Euro Notes due 2022, the 1.25% Euro Notes due 2023, the 3.50% Notes due 2024, the 2.65% Notes due 2026, the 2.125% Euro Notes due 2030, the 3.00% Euro Notes due 2034, the 4.875% Notes due 2041, and the 3.90% Notes due 2042, which are described as Exhibit numbers 4(c) through (i) in the Exhibit Index. The Company agrees to furnish a copy of the agreement related to the debt instruments which have not been filed with Exhibit 4 to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

ITEM 16. Form 10-K Summary


None.

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on this 15th10th day of February 2018.2023.


ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
By:/s/ E. SCOTT SANTI
E. Scott Santi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on this 15th10th day of February 2018.2023.


SignaturesTitle
/s/ E. SCOTT SANTIChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Director
E. Scott Santi(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ MICHAEL M. LARSENSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Michael M. Larsen(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ RANDALL J. SCHEUNEMANVice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Randall J. Scheuneman(Principal Accounting Officer)
DANIEL J. BRUTTODirector
SUSAN CROWNDirector
DARRELL L. FORDDirector
KELLY J. GRIERDirector
JAMES W. GRIFFITHDirector
JAY L. HENDERSONDirector
RICHARD H. LENNYDirector
JAMES A. SKINNERDirector
DAVID B. SMITH, JR.Director
PAMELA B. STROBELDirector
KEVIN M. WARRENDirector
ANRÉ D. WILLIAMSDirector
By: /s/ E. SCOTT SANTI
(E. Scott Santi, as Attorney-in-Fact)


Original powers of attorney authorizing E. Scott Santi to sign the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K and amendments thereto on behalf of the above-named directors of the registrant have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (Exhibit 24).



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