SWK announces General Counsel Janet M. Link’s planned departure

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced an executive transition. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Janet M. Link informed the company she will step down from her role, effective November 30, 2025, to pursue a professional opportunity outside the company.

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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): 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):

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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 opportunity outside the Company.

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.
Date: October 17, 2025
				By:		/s/ Patrick D. Hallinan
				Name:		Patrick D. Hallinan
				Title:		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did SWK announce?

Janet M. Link, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, will step down.

When is Janet M. Link’s departure effective at SWK?

Her departure is effective on November 30, 2025.

Why is Janet M. Link leaving Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?

She is leaving to pursue a professional opportunity outside the company.

What SEC form disclosed the SWK leadership change?

The change was disclosed in a Form 8-K.

What is Janet M. Link’s title at SWK?

She is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.