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): April 17, 1996 The Stanley Works (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Connecticut 1-5224 06-058860 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 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 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Page 1 of 27 pages Exhibit Index is located on Page 4 Item 5. Other Events. 1. On April 17, 1996, the Registrant issued three press releases. Attached as Exhibits (20)(i), (20)(ii), and (20)(iii) are copies of the Registrant's press releases.These Exhibits are incorporated herein by reference. 2. On April 17, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Registrant amended the Corporations Bylaws to reflect various minor changes. Attached as Exhibit 3(i) is a copy of the amended Bylaws. This Exhibit is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) 3(i) Bylaws. 20(i) Press release dated April 17, 1996 announcing Stanley s first quarter results. 20 (ii) Press release dated April 17, 1996 announcing CEO retirement plans. 20 (iii) Press release dated April 17, 1996 announcing board of directors vote a 2-for-1 stock split. Page 2 of 27 pages SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized THE STANLEY WORKS Date: April 18, 1996 By: Stephen S. Weddle Name: Stephen S. Weddle Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Page 3 of 27 pages EXHIBIT INDEX Current Report on Form 8-K Dated April 17, 1996 Exhibit No. Page 3 (i) 5 (20)(i) 20 (20) (ii) 25 (20) (iii) 27 Page 4 of 27 pages