UNITED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 9, 2004
THE STANLEY WORKS
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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06-0548860 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut |
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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. |
On April 9, 2004, The Stanley Works announced the completion of its acquisition of Frisco Bay Industries Ltd. pursuant to the compulsory acquisition provisions of applicable Canadian law.
A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 7. |
Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press release of The Stanley Works, issued on April 9, 2004. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE STANLEY WORKS |
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/s/ BRUCE H. BEATT |
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Bruce H. Beatt |
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Vice
President, General Counsel |
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Date: April 9, 2004 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release of The Stanley Works, issued on April 9, 2004. |
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