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): January 28, 1999
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)
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Item 5. Other Events.
1. On January 28, 1999 the Registrant announced
fourth quarter and year end results. Attached as Exhibit (20)(i) is a copy of
the Registrant's press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(c) 20(i) Press Release dated January 28, 1999 announcing
fourth quarter and year end results.
20(ii)Cautionary statements relating to forward look-
ing 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: January 28, 1999 By: Stephen S. Weddle
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Name: Stephen S. Weddle
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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