Exhibit (20) (i) REMINDER -- REMINDER -- REMINDER June 25, 1997 Dear Investment Professional: This note is to remind you of The Stanley Works Analysts Meeting in New York City on Friday, July 18. Details are attached. Original invitations were faxed on May 16, 1997. Please note the following: * We expect to release Second Quarter 1997 Earnings on Friday, July 18 in the afternoon during the analyst meeting. This is new information. Earnings will not be released Friday morning. * We will not have an Analyst Conference Call on July 18. Instead, Second Quarter Results will be discussed as part of the afternoon conference at the Marriott World Trade Center. * During the weeks immediately following July 18, our Chairman, John Trani, will be traveling and unavailable for analyst visits. We encourage you to participate in the July 18 conference. In order to make proper plans, we need you to call Rachel Long at 860-827-3806 to confirm your attendance. Please call Rachel as soon as you receive this fax. We look forward to having you join us on the 18th. Sincerely, Gerard J. Gould Director, Investor Relations and Communications Page 5 of 8 Pages ANNOUNCING STANLEY DAY IN NEW YORK CITY FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997 THE STANLEY WORKS IS PLANNING STANLEY DAY IN NEW YORK CITY ON FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997. THERE ARE TWO SPECIAL EVENTS WE WISH TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF. 2:00 TO 5:00 P.M. - THE STANLEY WORKS ANALYSTS MEETING THE MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER-NYC 9:30 A.M. - RINGING OF THE OPENING BELL AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE BY STANLEY'S CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN M. TRANI PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILS Page 6 of 8 Pages THE STANLEY WORKS ANALYSTS MEETING FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997 TIME: 2:OO P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. LOCATION: MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER 3 WORLD TRADE CENTER GRAND BALL ROOM - LOBBY LEVEL NEW YORK, NEW YORK MAIN TEL. #: 212-938-9100 RESERVATIONS: 800-228-9290 AGENDA: * REVIEW OF SECOND QUARTER 1997 RESULTS * REVIEW OF PROGRAM FOR SUSTAINED PROFITABLE GROWTH - 3 YEARS 1998-2000 * QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD STANLEY ATTENDEES TO INCLUDE: BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOHN M. TRANI, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN E. TURPIN, VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS STEPHEN S. WEDDLE, VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY GERRY GOULD, DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: We have reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott World Trade Center for the night of Thursday, July 17, at the special rate of $179.00 + tax. To make a reservation, please call 800-228-9290, identify that you are with The Stanley Works group. Page 7 of 8 Pages RINGING OF THE OPENING BELL AT NYSE FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997 TIME: 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE EVENT: JOHN M. TRANI, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE STANLEY WORKS, HAS ACCEPTED AN INVITATION, EXTENDED BY NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE CHAIRMAN RICHARD GRASSO, TO RING THE OPENING BELL FOR TRADING. ACCESS: TELEVISED LIVE ON CNBC Page 8 of 8 Pages