The Stanley Works (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
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):   July 18, 2005

The Stanley Works
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Connecticut 1-5244 06-0548860
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut   06053
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (860) 225-5111

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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

The Stanley Works has announced that an offer of euro 410 million, (US $494 million) in cash, has been made to Fimalac to purchase Facom Tools, a supplier of industrial hand and mechanics tools. In a second announcement, The Stanley Works has released certain supplemental information relating to the offer.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not Applicable.

(b) Not Applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated July 18, 2005, issued by The Stanley Works, announcing that it has made an offer to purchase Facom Tools from Fimalac for approximately euro 410 million, (US $494 million) in cash.

99.2 Press Release, dated July 18, 2005, issued by The Stanley Works, providing certain supplemental information regarding the Facom Tools offer.





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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.

         
    The Stanley Works
          
July 18, 2005   By:   /s/ Bruce H. Beatt
       
        Name: Bruce H. Beatt
        Title: Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  The Stanley Works' press release dated July 18, 2005 announcing that an offer of euro 410 million, (US$494 million) in cash, has been made to Fimalac to purchase Facom Tools, a supplier of industrial hand and mechanic tools.
99.2
  The Stanley Works' press release dated July 18, 2005 providing certain supplemental information regarding the Facom Tools offer.