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): | October 21, 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 21, 2008 The Stanley Works issued a press release announcing third quarter 2008 results and updating full year 2008 guidance. The press release and financial information attached thereto are both furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated October 21, 2008.
99.1 Financial statements contained in The Stanley Works' October 21, 2008 press release.
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 | ||||
| October 21, 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 October 21, 2008 announcing third quarter 2008 results and updating full year 2008 guidance. The press release and financial information are both furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof. | |
99.1 | Financial statements contained in The Stanley Works' October 21, 2008 press release. |