Snap-on to Webcast 2004 Fourth-quarter and Full-year Results Conference Call

KENOSHA, Wis., Jan 14, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2004 fourth-quarter and full-year results early on the morning of Thursday, February 3, 2005. The release can be accessed by visiting www.snapon.com, clicking on Investor Information and then on New Releases in the menu at the left. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 9:00 a.m. EDT on February 3. The call, with accompanying slides, will be Webcast live via the Internet.

To access the Webcast, visit www.snapon.com, click on the Investor Information tab at the top of the page, on Presentations in the menu at the left and then on the link to the call. An archived replay will be available following the Webcast for approximately 60 days. To ensure timely access, it is recommended that viewers go to the Web site at least ten minutes early to register and to download and install any necessary software.

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tool, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage, diagnostics software and other solutions for vehicle-service, industrial, government and agricultural customers, and commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide.

For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com

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