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): | June 11, 2008 |
The Stanley Works
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Connecticut | 1-5244 | 06-0548860 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut | 06053 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (860) 225-5111 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 11, 2008, The Stanley Works issued a press release announcing that it has entered into agreements to sell its CST/berger business and, in a separate transaction, to purchase 100% of the shares of Sonitrol Corporation. The company also announced plans to prune several small, non-strategic product lines during the remainder of 2008. The press release discusses the anticipated effect of these activities on the company's diluted earnings per share and annual revenue for 2008 and beyond.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated June 11, 2008.
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.
| The Stanley Works | ||||
| June 13, 2008 | By: | /s/ Bruce H. Beatt | ||
| Name: Bruce H. Beatt | ||||
| Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | The Stanley Works' press release dated June 11, 2008 announcing the purchase and sale of various businesses and the anticipated effect on the company's annual revenue and earnings per share. |