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) February 1, 2006
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Snap-on Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7724 39-0622040
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
10801 Corporate Drive, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158-1603
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (262) 656-5200
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On February 1, 2006, Snap-on Incorporated (the "Corporation") issued a press
release entitled "Snap-on Increases Quarterly Dividend 8%." The text of the
press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (furnished pursuant to Item 8.01)
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(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release of Snap-on Incorporated, dated February 1, 2006
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Snap-on
Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Date: February 1, 2006 By: /s/ Martin M. Ellen
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Martin M. Ellen, Principal Financial Officer,
Senior Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99 Press Release of Snap-on Incorporated, dated February 1,
2006, entitled "Snap-on Increases Quarterly Dividend 8%."