UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 12, 2008
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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| 0-5965 | | 36-2723087 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois | | 60603 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (312) 630-6000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 13, 2008, at approximately 9:15 a.m. (ET), Frederick H. Waddell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust Corporation (the “Company”), will speak at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference (the “Conference”) in New York City. The audio webcast of the presentation will be available live and for replay for 30 days from the presentation date and can be accessed from the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.northerntrust.com/presentations. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 are the slides that Mr. Waddell will present at the Conference.
The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION (Registrant) |
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| Date: May 12, 2008 | | By: | | /s/ Beverly J. Fleming |
| | | | Beverly J. Fleming |
| | | | Senior Vice President and Director of Investor Relations |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number | | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | | Conference Slides. |
