Form 3 Filing - Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

This filing is an initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities filed by Jennifer F. Scanlon, a director at ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC (ITW). The filing indicates that Ms. Scanlon directly owns 0 shares of Common Stock following the transaction. The document also includes an exhibit, "Power of Attorney," signed by Anna Oliveira on behalf of Jennifer F. Scanlon on May 12, 2026, related to the period of report ending May 8, 2026.