UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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February 25, 2010
Dear Black & Decker Stockholder:
We recently mailed to you a joint proxy statement/prospectus of The Stanley Works and The Black & Decker Corporation requesting your support of the merger between the two companies at a special meeting of Black & Decker stockholders scheduled for March 12, 2010.
Please Vote Your Black & Decker Shares Today.
Your vote is very important regardless of the number of shares you own. Approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding common stock of Black & Decker. Please return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. You also may vote your shares by telephone or internet by following the instructions on your proxy card.
The combination of Stanley and Black & Decker is expected to have significant financial and strategic benefits to the combined company and its shareholders. These benefits are summarized in the joint proxy statement/prospectus. Stockholders are urged to read the entire joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully.
The Black & Decker board of directors, by the unanimous vote of its directors, with Mr. Archibald (Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer) abstaining, declared advisable the merger (including the amendment and restatement of the charter of Black & Decker to be effected as part of the merger), on substantially the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement, and directed that the merger be submitted for consideration by the Black & Decker stockholders at the Black & Decker special meeting.
There are three-ways to vote your Black & Decker shares:
| • | By Telephone – Stockholders in the United States can submit their vote by calling (800) 454-8683; please have the control number located on your proxy card available; |
| • | By Internet – Stockholders can submit their vote via Internet atwww.proxyvote.com; please have the control number located on your proxy card available; or |
| • | By Mail – Stockholders can vote by mail by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
Your vote is important. Please take the time TODAY to ensure that your shares are
represented at the Special Meeting of Stockholders.
We thank you for your continued support of The Black & Decker Corporation.
| Sincerely, |
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Natalie A. Shields Vice President and Corporate Secretary |
If you have questions regarding the Special Meeting or need assistance in voting your shares, please contact:
105 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10016
(212) 929-5500 (Call Collect)
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Call Toll-Free (800) 322-2885
Email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com