25-Year ITW Revenue/Operation Income
REVENUE: 15% COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
EPS: 14% CAGR       ROIC: 15%        Shareholder Return: 19%

Revenue: In Million              Operating Income: In Thousands

Our Business Principles
80/20：A driving force behind much of our success at ITW Group is our 80/20 business process, a practice that keeps us focused on our most profitable products and customers. The concept underlying 80/20 is simple: 80 percent of a company's sales are derived from the 20 percent of its product offering being sold to key customers.

Decentralization: we operate a collection of business units and brands across diverse worldwide end markets. Our decentralized operating strategy and focus place our businesses close to the people who buy our products, as the same time, allow us to operate business with lower risk by overcoming market uncertainties.

Press Evaluation:
ITW Group received wide attention from press including:
July 12, 2007 –The Dow Jones Business and Financial Weekly, Barron’s, names ITW 'the sharpest tool in the shed';
March 1, 2007 - ITW Named One of "America's Most Shareholder-Friendly Companies";

ITW featured on FORTUNE'S 2007 List of "America's Most Admired Companies" , as one of The Industry Stars. It was also on the top of the Industry and Farm Equipment list when ranking business reputation.