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| EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - NORTHERN TRUST CORP | d296535dex991.htm |
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): November 15, 2016
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 001-36609 | 36-2723087 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 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 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 15, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Northern Trust Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Michael G. O’Grady to serve as President of the Corporation, effective January 1, 2017. Mr. O’Grady will assume the role of President from Frederick H. Waddell, who will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. O’Grady also was elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation, effective January 1, 2017.
Mr. O’Grady, age 51, will retain his current responsibilities as President, Corporate & Institutional Services of the Corporation. Mr. O’Grady will serve in such officer roles for the term provided in the Corporation’s By-laws.
A copy of the Corporation’s press release announcing the events described above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Press Release of Northern Trust Corporation, dated November 15, 2016. | |
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.
| Northern Trust Corporation | ||||||
| Date: November 15, 2016 | By: | /s/ Stephanie S. Greisch | ||||
| Stephanie S. Greisch Corporate Secretary | ||||||