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): June 25, 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 June 25, 1997, the Registrant issued a communication
relating to an analyst meeting 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 June 25, 1997
relating to an analyst meeting 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: June 25, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated June 25, 1997
Exhibit No. Page
20(i) 5-8
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Exhibit (20) (i)
REMINDER -- REMINDER -- REMINDER
June 25, 1997
Dear Investment Professional:
This note is to remind you of The Stanley Works Analysts Meeting in
New York City on Friday, July 18. Details are attached. Original
invitations were faxed on May 16, 1997. Please note the following:
* We expect to release Second Quarter 1997 Earnings on Friday,
July 18 in the afternoon during the analyst meeting. This is new
information. Earnings will not be released Friday morning.
* We will not have an Analyst Conference Call on July 18. Instead,
Second Quarter Results will be discussed as part of the afternoon
conference at the Marriott World Trade Center.
* During the weeks immediately following July 18, our Chairman,
John Trani, will be traveling and unavailable for analyst visits.
We encourage you to participate in the July 18 conference.
In order to make proper plans, we need you to call Rachel Long at
860-827-3806 to confirm your attendance. Please call Rachel as
soon as you receive this fax.
We look forward to having you join us on the 18th.
Sincerely,
Gerard J. Gould
Director, Investor Relations and
Communications
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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
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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 M. TRANI, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JOHN E. TURPIN, VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
STEPHEN S. WEDDLE, VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL
& SECRETARY
GERRY GOULD, DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS
AND COMMUNICATIONS
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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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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