Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Announces Pricing of Notes Offering

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On March 1, 2023, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the pricing of its offering of $350 million in Senior Notes due 2026 with a 6.272% interest rate, and $400 million in Senior Notes due 2028 at a 6.000% interest rate. The offering is expected to close on March 6, 2023, pending customary conditions. The company anticipates net proceeds of approximately $745.4 million, which will primarily be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. Major banks are handling the offering, and the company has filed necessary documentation with the SEC.

Positive

• Expected net proceeds of approximately $745.4 million from the Notes offering.
• Reduction of debt through repayment under commercial paper facilities.

Negative

• Notes priced at a discount, indicating potential market apprehension.
• Interest rates of 6.272% and 6.000% may reflect higher borrowing costs.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) (the "Company") announced today that it priced its offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 6.272% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") at 100.000% of par and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes," and together with the 2026 Notes, the "Notes") at 99.893% of par. The offering is being made under the Company's existing shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and is expected to close subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions on March 6, 2023.

The Company will receive net proceeds of approximately $745.4 million from the sale of the Notes, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including repayment of indebtedness under our commercial paper facilities.

BofA Securities, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo Securities, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers of this offering.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sales of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

The offering of the Notes will be made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus, the related prospectus supplement and the other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. Copies of the final prospectus supplement for the offering may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities, Inc., NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com or by calling 1-800-294-1322; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at prospectus@citi.com or by calling 1-800-831-9146; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by calling 1-212-834-4533; or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Attention: WFS Customer Service, 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402, by email at wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com or by calling 1-800-645-3751.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor operating manufacturing facilities worldwide. Guided by its purpose - for those who make the world - the company's more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders.

Statements in this press release that are not historical, including but not limited to those regarding the Company's: (i) securities offerings and (ii) anticipated use of the net proceeds, are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and subject to risk and uncertainty. No assurance can be given that the offering will be consummated on the terms described above or at all. Consummation of the offering and the terms thereof are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including: the prevailing conditions in the public and private capital markets; interest rates; and economic, political and market factors affecting trading volumes, securities prices or demand for the Company's stock.

For a discussion of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Investor Contacts

Dennis Lange
Vice President, Investor Relations
(860) 827-3833
dennis.lange@sbdinc.com

Cort Kaufman
Senior Director, Investor Relations
(860) 515-2741
cort.kaufman@sbdinc.com

Christina Francis
Director, Investor Relations
(860) 438-3470
christina.francis@sbdinc.com

 

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FAQ

What was announced by Stanley Black & Decker on March 1, 2023?

Stanley Black & Decker announced the pricing of $350 million in Senior Notes due 2026 and $400 million in Senior Notes due 2028.

How much net proceeds does Stanley Black & Decker expect from the Notes offering?

The company expects approximately $745.4 million in net proceeds from the offering.

What will Stanley Black & Decker use the proceeds from the Notes for?

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of indebtedness.

When is the closing date for Stanley Black & Decker's Notes offering?

The offering is expected to close on March 6, 2023.

What are the interest rates on the Senior Notes issued by Stanley Black & Decker?

The interest rates are 6.272% for the 2026 Notes and 6.000% for the 2028 Notes.