Item 8.01. Other Events.

As previously disclosed, Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited (the "Company") announced on March 5, 2009 a reorganization of the Company, including the establishment of the Company's tax residency in Ireland and, following the satisfaction of certain conditions, a newly formed Irish company, Ingersoll-Rand plc, replacing the Company as the ultimate parent company (the "Reorganization").

To assist in understanding the Reorganization, a copy of a "Questions and Answers" document relating to the Reorganization is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Questions & Answers, dated March 6, 2009

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