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): March 30, 2004
The Stanley Works
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Connecticut 1-5224 06-0548860
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain Connecticut 06053
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 225-5111
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Not Applicable
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(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.
The Stanley Works has confirmed the resignation of Robert G. Britz from its
Board of Directors.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated March 30, 2004 issued by The
Stanley Works, confirming the resignation of
Robert G. Britz from its Board of Directors.
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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: March 30, 2004 By: /s/ Bruce H. Beatt
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Name: Bruce H. Beatt
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated March 30, 2004
Exhibit No. Page
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99.1 5
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Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STANLEY WORKS CONFIRMS RESIGNATION OF ROBERT G. BRITZ FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New Britain, Connecticut, March 30, 2004 ... The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK)
confirmed today that Robert G. Britz, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer
of The New York Stock Exchange, has resigned from Stanley's board of directors,
consistent with the policy of the NYSE that its senior officers not sit on the
boards of directors of NYSE listed companies.
John F. Lundgren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Our Board of
Directors and management sincerely appreciate the many contributions that Bob
Britz made during his tenure. We understand Bob's decision and we wish him the
very best."
Contact: Gerry Gould
Vice President - Investor Relations
(860) 827-3833
ggould@stanleyworks.com
The Stanley Works, an S&P 500 company, is a worldwide supplier of tools,
hardware and security systems for professional, industrial and consumer use.
More information about The Stanley Works can be found, including corporate press
releases, in the Investor Relations section of the company's corporate web site
at www.stanleyworks.com.
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