Form 8-K

8-K — STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.

Accession: 0001193125-26-142966

Filed: 2026-04-06

Period: 2026-04-06

CIK: 0000093556

SIC: 3420 (CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE)

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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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): April 6, 2026

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

1-5224

06-0548860

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1000 STANLEY DRIVE

NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053

(Address of principal executive offices, including 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:

☐

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

Symbols

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 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 6, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the previously announced sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to Howmet Aerospace Inc. for approximately $1.8 billion in cash (the “Transaction”). A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the closing of the Transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Stanley Black & Decker makes forward-looking statements in this press release which represent its expectations or beliefs about future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may” and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, proceeds or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made in this press release, include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: the Company’s ability to maximize value to shareholders through active portfolio management and capital allocation; the impact of the transaction to fund debt reduction and achieve target leverage ratios within the time period estimated; the Company’s capital allocation strategy; and taxes.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events and involve risks, uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that may cause actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Company’s value creation, reduce debt, achieve leverage ratio goals or undertake capital allocation strategies.

Forward-looking statements made herein are also subject to risks and uncertainties, described in Stanley Black & Decker’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings Stanley Black & Decker makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Stanley Black & Decker makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring or existing after the date of any forward-looking statement.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statement.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit

No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated April 6, 2026, issued by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

April 6, 2026

By:

/s/ Francesca Campbell

Name:

Francesca Campbell

Title:

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

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Exhibit 99.1

Stanley Black & Decker Completes Sale of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing Business to Howmet Aerospace

Transaction Increases Financial Flexibility to Pursue More Dynamic Capital Allocation Strategy for Shareholder Value Creation

New Britain, Connecticut, April 6, 2026… Stanley Black & Decker

(NYSE: SWK) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (“CAM”) business to Howmet Aerospace for approximately $1.8 billion in cash. Stanley Black &

Decker expects to utilize the net proceeds from the transaction of approximately $1.57 billion (net of taxes and fees) to reduce debt.

Chris Nelson,

Stanley Black & Decker’s President & CEO, commented, “The successful sale of CAM further focuses our portfolio on our core businesses. The proceeds from this transaction are expected to significantly reduce our debt,

positioning us to achieve our target leverage ratio of at or around 2.5 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA by year end, and enabling additional capital allocation opportunities. We remain committed to disciplined capital allocation and accelerating

value creation for our shareholders.”

“We would also like to recognize the CAM team for their dedication and outstanding contributions, which

have been instrumental to our business success. As they now embark on their next chapter with Howmet Aerospace, we are confident they will continue to set new standards of excellence and continue to drive meaningful impact.”

About Stanley Black & Decker

Founded in 1843

and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company’s approximately 43,500 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world’s builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The

Company’s world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit:

www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Investor Contacts

Michael Wherley

Christina Francis

Vice President, Investor Relations

Senior Director, Investor Relations

michael.wherley@sbdinc.com

christina.francis@sbdinc.com

(860) 827-3833

(860) 438-3470

Media Contact

Debora Raymond

Vice President, Public Relations

debora.raymond@sbdinc.com

(203) 640-8054

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Stanley Black & Decker makes forward-looking statements in this press release which represent its expectations or beliefs about future events and

financial performance. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may” and other

similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, proceeds or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made in this press release,

include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: the Company’s ability to maximize value to shareholders through active portfolio management and capital allocation; the impact of the transaction to fund debt reduction and achieve target

leverage ratios within the time period estimated; the Company’s capital allocation strategy; and taxes.

You are cautioned not to place undue

reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events and involve risks, uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that may cause actual results and performance to be materially

different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Company’s value creation, reduce debt, achieve

leverage ratio goals or undertake capital allocation strategies.

Forward-looking statements made herein are also subject to risks and uncertainties,

described in Stanley Black & Decker’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings Stanley Black & Decker makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, actual

results could differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Stanley Black & Decker makes no commitment to revise or update any

forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring or existing after the date of any forward-looking statement.

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