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): May 16, 1997
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: (860) 225-5111
Not Applicable
(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.
1. On May 16, 1997, the Registrant issued a
communication announcing Stanley Day in New York City. Attached
as Exhibit (20)(i) is a copy of the Registrant s communication:
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) (20)(i) Communication dated May 16, 1997
announcing Stanley Day in New York City
on July 18, 1997.
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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:May 16, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 16, 1997
Exhibit No. Page
20(i) 5-8
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May 16, 1997
ANNOUNCING STANLEY DAY IN NEW YORK CITY
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997
THE STANLEY WORKS IS PLANNING STANLEY DAY IN NEW YORK CITY ON FRIDAY,
JULY 18, 1997. THERE ARE TWO SPECIAL EVENTS WE WISH TO MAKE YOU AWARE
OF.
2:00 TO 5:00 P.M. - THE STANLEY WORKS ANALYSTS MEETING
THE MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER-NYC
9:30 A.M. - RINGING OF THE OPENING BELL AT THE
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE BY STANLEY S
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JOHN M. TRANI
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILS AND REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER READING THE ATTACHMENTS, PLEASE GIVE
ME A CALL AT 860-827-3833.
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THE STANLEY WORKS ANALYSTS MEETING
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997
TIME: 2:OO P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER
3 WORLD TRADE CENTER
GRAND BALL ROOM - LOBBY LEVEL
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
MAIN TEL. #: 212-938-9100
RESERVATIONS: 800-228-9290
AGENDA:
* REVIEW OF SECOND QUARTER 1997 RESULTS
* REVIEW OF PROGRAM FOR SUSTAINED PROFITABLE GROWTH -
3 YEARS 1998-2000
* QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
STANLEY ATTENDEES TO INCLUDE:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOHN TRANI, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ALAN HUNTER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
GERRY GOULD, DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS
THERESA YERKES, VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER AND
ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
RSVP: PLEASE CALL RACHEL LONG AT 860-827-3806 BY JUNE 30, 1997 AND
LET HER KNOW HOW MANY FROM YOUR FIRM WILL BE ATTENDING.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: WE HAVE RESERVED A BLOCK OF ROOMS AT THE
MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER FOR THE NIGHT OF THURSDAY, JULY 17, AT THE
SPECIAL RATE OF $179.00 + TAX. TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CALL
800-228-9290, IDENTIFY THAT YOU ARE WITH THE STANLEY WORKS GROUP.
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SPECIAL NOTES
*THE COMPANY EXPECTS TO RELEASE SECOND QUARTER 1997 EARNINGS ON
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997, BEFORE THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE OPENS FOR
TRADING.
*THE ANALYSTS CONFERENCE CALL, USUALLY HELD EACH DAY EARNINGS ARE
RELEASED, WILL NOT BE HELD JULY 18. INSTEAD, SECOND QUARTER
RESULTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AS PART OF THE AFTERNOON CONFERENCE AT
THE MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER.
*DURING THE TIME PERIOD AFTER SECOND QUARTER 1997 EARNINGS ARE
RELEASED, (APPROXIMATELY 8:30 A.M.) AND THE BEGINNING OF THE
CONFERENCE, MANAGEMENT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FOR TELEPHONE CALLS.
*DURING THE WEEKS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING JULY 18, JOHN TRANI WILL BE
TRAVELLING AND UNAVAILABLE FOR ANALYST VISITS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE JULY 18 CONFERENCE.
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RINGING OF THE OPENING BELL AT NYSE
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1997
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
LOCATION: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
EVENT:
JOHN M. TRANI, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE STANLEY
WORKS, HAS ACCEPTED AN INVITATION, EXTENDED BY NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
CHAIRMAN RICHARD GRASSO, TO RING THE OPENING BELL FOR TRADING.
ACCESS: TELEVISED LIVE ON CNBC
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