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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 2, 1994
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:(203) 225-5111
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
1. On March 2, 1994, the Registrant issued a
press release.
Attached as Exhibit (21)(i) is a copy of the
Registrant's press release. This Exhibit is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(21)(i) Press release dated March 2, 1994
reporting on Stanley's first quarter
dividend.
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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
By:Stephen S. Weddle
Name: Stephen S. Weddle
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Date: March 9, 1994
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Exhibit (21)(i)
STANLEY DECLARES FIRST QUARTER DIVIDEND
New Britain, Connecticut...The Board of Directors of The Stanley
Works today declared a regular first quarter dividend of $.34 per
share on the common stock. The dividend is payable March 31,
1994 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March
14, 1994. Dividend payments in 1994 mark the 118th consecutive
year in which the company has paid dividends, a record for all
industrials listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Stanley Works is a worldwide producer of tools, hardware and
specialty hardware for consumer, home improvement, industrial and
professional use.
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CONTACT: Patricia McLean
Mgr., Corp. Communications
(203) 827-3833
