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 16, 1997
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)
Exhibit Index is located on Page 4
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Item 5. Other Events.
1. On April 16, 1997, the Registrant issued a
press release.
Attached as Exhibit (20)(i) is a copy of the
Registrant's press release. This Exhibit is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(c) 20(i) Press release dated April 16, 1997
announcing Stanley's first quarter
results.
20(ii) Cautionary statements relating to forward
looking statements included in Exhibit 20
(i).
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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 16, 1997 By: Stephen S. Weddle
Name: Stephen S. Weddle
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated April 16, 1997
Exhibit No. Page
20(i) 5
20 (ii) 11
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