STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. — fact timeline

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue Net sales of $3.8 billion, EPS EPS of $0.39. Guidance raised.

“Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) , a global leader in tools and outdoor solutions, today announced first quarter 2026 financial results. First Quarter 2026 Highlights • Net sales of $3.8 billion, up 3% versus prior year and flat on an organic basis* • Gross margin of 30.1%, up 20 basis points versus prior year; adjusted gross margin* of 30.2%, down 20 basis points versus”

Tamer K. Abuaita changed role as Senior Advisor at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“pursuant to which Mr. Abuaita will transition from his current role to a new position as a Senior Advisor to the Company effective May 1, 2025”

Mojdeh Poul departed as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On November 3, 2024, Mojdeh Poul informed the board of directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision not to stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”).”

John L. Garrison, Jr. was elected as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On October 21, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) elected John L. Garrison, Jr. as a director of the Company.”

John T. Lucas was terminated as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“approved the termination of John T. Lucas, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, without cause effective July 31, 2024.”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $3.9 Billion, EPS GAAP EPS Was $0.13; Adjusted EPS* Was $0.56. Guidance reaffirmed.

“May 2, 2024 ... Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) , a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced first quarter 2024 financial results. • First Quarter Revenues of $3.9 Billion, Down 2% Versus Prior Year as Growth in DEWALT and Engineered Fastening was More Than Offset by Lower Infrastructure Volume and Muted Consumer and DIY Demand • First Quarter”

Irving Tan departed as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On April 11, 2024, Irving Tan informed the board of directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision not to stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”).”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. updated its fourth quarter and full year 2023 guidance (initiated).

“worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results. • Full Year Revenues of $15.8 Billion and Fourth Quarter Revenues of $3.7 Billion, Down Versus Prior Year Primarily Due to Lower Outdoor and DIY Volume as well as Infrastructure Customer Destocking • Fourth Quarter Gross Margin Was 29.6%, Up 10.7 Points Versus”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. reported Full Year 2023 results: EPS ($1.45) to ($1.00) (From ($1.25) to ($0.50)), Raising Adjusted EPS* to $1.10 to $1.40 (From $0.70 to $1.30). Guidance lowered.

“Updating 2023 EPS Guidance Ranges: Full Year GAAP EPS Now Expected to be ($1.45) to ($1.00) (From ($1.25) to ($0.50)), Raising Adjusted EPS* to $1.10 to $1.40 (From $0.70 to $1.30); Maintaining Free Cash Flow* Range of $0.6 Billion to $0.9 Billion”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $4.0 Billion, EPS $0.03. Guidance lowered.

“27, 2023 ... Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) , a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced third quarter 2023 financial results. • Third Quarter Revenues of $4.0 Billion, Down Versus Prior Year Primarily Due to Lower Outdoor and DIY Volume as Well as Attachment Tool Customer Destocking • Third Quarter Gross Margin Was 26.8%; Third Quarter”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.: Amended and restated Bylaws to, among other things, permit virtual shareholder meetings, update procedural mechanics for shareholder proposals and director nominations consistent with universal proxy rules, and make administrative changes (effective 2023-10-24).

“On October 24, 2023, the Board approved and adopted the amendment and restatement of the Company’s Bylaws (as amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), effective immediately.”

Susan K. Carter was elected as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On October 23, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Susan K. Carter as a director of the Company.”

John Wyatt changed role as Senior Advisor at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“Under the Agreement, Mr. Wyatt will continue in his current role through December 31, 2023, and effective January 1, 2024, the Company will eliminate Mr. Wyatt’s current position, and Mr. Wyatt will assume a new position as Senior Advisor for a one-year term ending December 31, 2024, unless Mr. Wyatt is terminated earlier or voluntarily resigns as set forth in the Agreement.”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. terminated Club 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated September 7, 2022, as amended with each of the four initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent (effective 2023-09-06).

“On September 6, 2023, the Company terminated that certain Club 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated September 7, 2022, as amended, with each of the four initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. terminated 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated September 7, 2022, as amended with each of the initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent (effective 2023-09-06).

“the Company terminated that certain 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated September 7, 2022, as amended, with each of the initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. entered into Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement with each of the initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $1.5 billion (effective 2023-09-06).

“On September 6, 2023, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., a Connecticut corporation (the “ Company ”), entered into a syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement (the “ Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement ”) with each of the initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. reported second quarter 2023 results: revenue $4.2 Billion, net income Diluted GAAP EPS Was $1.18. Guidance reaffirmed.

“1, 2023 ... Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) , a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor, today announced second quarter 2023 financial results. • Second Quarter Revenues of $4.2 Billion, Down Versus Prior Year Due to Lower Consumer Outdoor and DIY Volume as well as the Oil & Gas Business Divestiture • Second Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS Was $1.18; Excluding Charges”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. reported first quarter 2023 results: revenue $3.9 Billion, EPS ($1.26). Guidance reaffirmed.

“Since Mid-2022 New Britain, Connecticut, May 4, 2023 ... Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced first quarter 2023 financial results. • First Quarter Revenues of $3.9 Billion, Down Versus Prior Year Due to Lower Consumer & DIY Volume, Currency and Strategic Divestiture • First Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS Was ($1.26); Excluding Charges, First Quarter”

John H. Wyatt changed role as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Integration at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“John H. Wyatt, the Company’s current Co-President & Senior Vice President, Tools & Outdoor, who will become Senior Vice President, Strategy and Integration”

Robert H. Raff changed role as Chief Commercial Officer, Tools & Outdoor at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“Robert H. Raff, the Company’s current Interim Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer, Tools & Outdoor, who will continue to serve as Chief Commercial Officer, Tools & Outdoor”

Christopher J. Nelson was appointed as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and President Tools & Outdoor at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“appointment by the Board of Directors of Christopher J. Nelson, 53, as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and President Tools & Outdoor, to be effective on or about June 14, 2023”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal regarding ratification of termination pay at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Proposal 5: The Company’s shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay based on the following votes:”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Proposal 4: The Company’s shareholders approved the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s registered independent public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year based on the following votes:”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Proposal 3: The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, holding future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation every year based on the following votes:”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Proposal 2: The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers based on the following votes:”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-21 meeting.

“Proposal 1: The Company’s shareholders elected each of the following nominees as a director of the Company to serve for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held in 2024 based on the following votes:”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. entered into Eleventh Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (effective 2023-03-06).

“The Notes were issued under an indenture, dated as of November 1, 2002 (the “ Base Indenture ”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (the “ Trustee ”), as successor trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as supplemented by an eleventh supplemental indenture, dated as of March 6, 2023 (the “ Eleventh Supplemental Indenture ”), between the Company and the Trustee, establishing the terms of the Notes”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein valued at $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.272% Notes due 2026 and $400,000,000 aggr (effective 2023-03-01).

“the Company entered into an underwriting agreement, dated March 1, 2023 (the “ Underwriting Agreement ”), between the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (the “ Underwriters ”), providing for the issuance and sale by the Company to the Underwriters of the Notes.”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. amended Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders valued at Amends definition of EBITDA to permit certain adjustment addbacks up to $500 million per Adjustment (effective 2023-02-23).

“On February 23, 2023, the Company, the lenders identified on the signature pages thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as agent for the lenders, entered into (i) Amendment No. 1 to the $1,500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement, which amends the Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 1 to Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement ”), (ii) Amendment No. 1 to the $500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement, which amends the Club 364-Day Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 1 to Club 364-Day Credit Agreement ”), and (iii) Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement, which amends the 5-Year Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 2 to 5-Year Credit Agreement ” and, together with Amendment No. 1 to Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to Club 364-Day Credit Agreement, the “ Amendments ”).”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. amended Amendment No. 1 to $500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders valued at Amends definition of EBITDA to permit certain adjustment addbacks up to $500 million per Adjustment (effective 2023-02-23).

“On February 23, 2023, the Company, the lenders identified on the signature pages thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as agent for the lenders, entered into (i) Amendment No. 1 to the $1,500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement, which amends the Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 1 to Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement ”), (ii) Amendment No. 1 to the $500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement, which amends the Club 364-Day Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 1 to Club 364-Day Credit Agreement ”), and (iii) Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement, which amends the 5-Year Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 2 to 5-Year Credit Agreement ” and, together with Amendment No. 1 to Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to Club 364-Day Credit Agreement, the “ Amendments ”).”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. amended Amendment No. 1 to $1,500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders valued at Amends definition of EBITDA to permit certain adjustment addbacks up to $500 million per Adjustment (effective 2023-02-23).

“On February 23, 2023, the Company, the lenders identified on the signature pages thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as agent for the lenders, entered into (i) Amendment No. 1 to the $1,500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement, which amends the Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 1 to Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement ”), (ii) Amendment No. 1 to the $500,000,000 364-Day Credit Agreement, which amends the Club 364-Day Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 1 to Club 364-Day Credit Agreement ”), and (iii) Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement, which amends the 5-Year Credit Agreement (“ Amendment No. 2 to 5-Year Credit Agreement ” and, together with Amendment No. 1 to Syndicated 364-Day Credit Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to Club 364-Day Credit Agreement, the “ Amendments ”).”

Robert B. Coutts departed as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On February 7, 2023, Carlos M. Cardoso, and on February 8, 2023, Robert B. Coutts, informed the board of directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) of their respective decisions not to stand for re-election as directors of the Company at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”).”

Carlos M. Cardoso departed as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On February 7, 2023, Carlos M. Cardoso, and on February 8, 2023, Robert B. Coutts, informed the board of directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) of their respective decisions not to stand for re-election as directors of the Company at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”).”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. updated its fourth quarter and full year 2022 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On February 2, 2023, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2022 results.”

Corbin B. Walburger changed role as Interim Chief Financial Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On the Effective Date, Mr. Hallinan will succeed Corbin B. Walburger, the Company’s current Interim Chief Financial Officer, who shall continue in his role as the Company’s Vice President of Business Development following the Effective Date.”

Patrick D. Hallinan was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On January 23, 2023, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment by the Board of Directors of Patrick D. Hallinan, 55, as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, to be effective on or about April 6, 2023”

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.: Filed Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation to modify terms of Series D Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (effective 2022-11-15).

“On November 15, 2022, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”). The Certificate of Amendment provides for the modification of certain terms of the Company’s Series D Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, without par value, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 (the “Convertible Preferred Stock”), pursuant to a successful final remarketing (the “Remarketing”) of the Convertible Preferred Stock in accordance with the Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated November 13, 2019 (the “Original Certificate of Amendment”), and the Purchase Contract and Pledge Agreement, dated November 13, 2019, among the Company, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as purchase contract agent, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as collateral agent, custodial agent and securities intermediary.”

Scot Greulach was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“The Board of Directors of the Company expects to appoint Scot Greulach as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2022.”

Robert Manning was elected as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On August 3, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Robert Manning as a director of the Company.”

Jamie Ramirez departed as Executive Vice President and President, Tools & Storage at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On July 6, 2022, Jamie Ramirez, Executive Vice President and President, Tools & Storage, notified Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to step down from his role to pursue opportunities outside of the Company, effective July 22, 2022.”

Corbin Walburger was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“the Board also appointed Corbin Walburger, 51, currently Vice President of Corporate Business Development, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2022.”

James M. Loree resigned as Chief Executive Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“He will succeed James M. Loree, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2016. Mr. Loree also will resign from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective July 1, 2022.”

Donald Allan Jr. was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“the Board of Directors of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Donald Allan, Jr., 58, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, its next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2022.”

Adrian V. Mitchell was elected as director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On February 16, 2022, the Board elected Adrian V. Mitchell as a director of the Company.”

Andrea J. Ayers was elected as Independent Chair of the Board at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“The Board has elected Andrea J. Ayers, a current director, to begin serving as Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Buckley’s retirement.”

George W. Buckley departed as Independent Chair of the Board of Directors at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“George W. Buckley, the Independent Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), will retire from the Board effective at the Annual Meeting, which is expected to be on April 22, 2022”

Jeffery D. Ansell departed as strategic advisor at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“Jeffery D. Ansell, who had transitioned from his position as Executive Vice President to the role of strategic advisor to the Company as of January 1, 2022, has exited the Company, effective February 4, 2022.”

Dmitri L. Stockton resigned as Director at STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..

“On December 29, 2021, Dmitri L. Stockton notified Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and its Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his decision to resign from the Board effective December 31, 2021 to ensure there are no interlocking directorates under Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 (the “Clayton Act”).”