Stanley Black & Decker Announces Executive and Director Changes
Ticker: SWK · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-changes, board-of-directors, compensation
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TL;DR
Board shakeup at SBD - new directors in, some execs out. Compensation plans updated.
AI Summary
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. announced on October 14, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The filing details the departure of certain officers and the election of new directors, alongside updates to compensatory arrangements for key executives.
Why It Matters
Changes in leadership and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or financial health, impacting investor confidence and stock performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in executive and director roles can indicate internal shifts that may affect future performance or strategy.
Key Players & Entities
- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- October 14, 2025 (date) — Date of Earliest Event Reported
- Connecticut (location) — State of incorporation
- New Britain (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
Who has departed from their officer roles at Stanley Black & Decker?
The filing indicates the departure of certain officers, but specific names are not detailed in the provided excerpt.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported was on October 14, 2025.
What is the principal executive office address for Stanley Black & Decker?
The principal executive offices are located at 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053.
What is the SIC code for Stanley Black & Decker?
The Standard Industrial Classification code for Stanley Black & Decker is 3420 (Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware).
What is the fiscal year end for Stanley Black & Decker?
The fiscal year end for Stanley Black & Decker is December 28.
From the Filing
0001193125-25-242520.txt : 20251017 0001193125-25-242520.hdr.sgml : 20251017 20251017161448 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-242520 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251014 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20251017 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251017 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000093556 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 060548860 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 1228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05224 FILM NUMBER: 251401001 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1000 STANLEY DR STREET 2: P O BOX 7000 CITY: NEW BRITAIN STATE: CT ZIP: 06053 BUSINESS PHONE: 8602255111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1000 STANLEY DR CITY: NEW BRITAIN STATE: CT ZIP: 06053 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STANLEY WORKS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 d929827d8k.htm 8-K 8-K false 0000093556 0000093556 2025-10-14 2025-10-14       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): October 14, 2025     Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)       Connecticut   001-05224   06-0548860 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   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)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock - $2.50 Par Value per Share   SWK   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 14, 2025, Janet M. Link, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company of her decision to step down from her role, effective November 30, 2025, to pursue a professional