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): | December 6, 2004 |
The Stanley Works
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut | 1-5244 | 06-0548860 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut | 06053 | |
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Registrants 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 8.01. Other Events.
The Stanley Works has announced that it has completed the sale of its home decor business to Wellspring Capital Management, LLC.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated December 6, 2004, issued by The Stanley Works, announcing that it has completed the sale of its home decor business to Wellspring Capital Management, LLC.
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 | ||||
December 6, 2004 | By: |
/s/ Bruce H. Beatt
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Name: Bruce H. Beatt | ||||
Title: Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
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99.1
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The Stanley Works' press release dated December 6, 2004, announcing that it has completed the sale of its home decor business to Wellspring Capital Management, LLC. |