UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 14, 2019
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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut |
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1-5224 |
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06-0548860 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, |
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06053 |
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Connecticut |
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(Zip Code) |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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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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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 12, 2019, Marianne M. Parrs and Robert L. Ryan notified Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the Company) that they will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors effective as of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is expected to be held on April 17, 2019, and will not stand for re-election. Ms. Parrs’ and Mr. Ryan’s decisions not to stand for re-election were not a result of a disagreement with the Company. We thank them for their many years of service to the Company and our shareholders.
At the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, ten directors will stand for election and the Company’s Board of Directors intends to reduce its size to ten members.
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.
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February 14, 2019 |
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By: |
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/s/ Janet M. Link |
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Janet M. Link |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |