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): September 30, 1999
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)
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Exhibit Index is located on Page 4
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Item 5. Other Events.
1. The Registrant announced today the appointment of
Donald R. McIlnay as President, Consumer Sales Americas, effective October 4,
1999. Mr. McIlnay has also been designated by the Board of Directors as an
"Executive Officer," as such term is defined in Rule 3b-7 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and as such term is used in Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K,
and as an "Officer" for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Mr. McIlnay
succeeds John Turner who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.
Attached as Exhibit (20)(i) is a copy of the Registrant's press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) 20(i) Press Release dated September 30, 1999,
announcing the appointment of Donald R. McIlnay
as President, Consumer Sales Americas.
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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: September 30, 1999 By: Stephen S. Weddle
Name: Stephen S. Weddle
Title: Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated September 30, 1999
Exhibit No. Page
20(i) 5
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Exhibit (20) (i)
Donald R. McIlnay Named President, Consumer Sales Americas
New Britain, CT, September 30, 1999: The Stanley Works (NYSE: "SWK")today
announced the appointment of Donald R. McIlnay, 49, as President, Consumer
Sales Americas effective October 4.
"Don McIlnay couples extensive industry and channel knowledge with broad
business and operating management experience, having served as president with
four different divisions at Newell," said John M. Trani, Stanley Chairman and
CEO. "During his 18 years at Newell and in his most recent role as President and
CEO of The Gibson-Homans Company, he has demonstrated the ability to lead and
energize sales teams to new levels. He is a proven team leader, loves to be with
customers and is passionate about delivering results."
McIlnay will have offices at Stanley's Charlotte, NC distribution facility and
at the New Britain, CT World Headquarters, allowing him to be close to major
retail customers and to the people responsible for meeting customer shipments
every day.
McIlnay holds an MBA and BA from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. He
succeeds John Turner who is pursuing opportunities outside of Stanley.
The Stanley Works, an S&P 500 company, is a worldwide supplier of tools and
doors and related hardware products for professional, industrial and consumer
use.
Investors Contact Media Contact
Gerard J. Gould Vance Meyer
Director, Investor Relations Director, Communication &
(860) 827-3833 office Public Affairs
(860) 658-2718 home (860) 827-3871 office
[email protected] (203) 795-0581 home
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