-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, NrTg81a6wZKd0pBB579s8OJD5CAs5R1NZxGznoCzCNoWAoVjViMQ+awxKWLzhvUQ Z01bceKC7IYOjZVv5gpcng== 0000012355-01-000004.txt : 20010327 0000012355-01-000004.hdr.sgml : 20010327 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000012355-01-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010323 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010326 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACK & DECKER CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000012355 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: METALWORKING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT [3540] IRS NUMBER: 520248090 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-03593 FILM NUMBER: 1578588 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 701 E JOPPA RD CITY: TOWSON STATE: MD ZIP: 21286 BUSINESS PHONE: 4107163900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 701 EAST JOPPA ROAD STREET 2: MAIL STOP TW 290 CITY: TOWSON STATE: MD ZIP: 21286 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACK & DECKER MANUFACTURING CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19850206 8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K 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) March 23, 2001 ------------------------------- THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 1-1553 52-0248090 - ------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286 - ---------------------------------------- ----------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 410-716-3900 ----------------------------- Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) - 2 - ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99 is a copy of an information release issued on March 23, 2001, by the Corporation's DEWALT business announcing the introduction of a new product category. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report, including the exhibit, contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those statutes. By their nature, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Several factors that could materially affect the Corporation's actual results are identified in Item 1(f) of Part I of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. - 3 - THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION S I G N A T U R E S 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. THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION By /s/ CHRISTINA M. MCMULLEN -------------------------------- Christina M. McMullen Vice President and Controller EX-99 2 0002.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 23, 2001 Press Release DEWALT Plans Entry Into Pneumatic Fastening Tool Category BALTIMORE, March 2001--DEWALT will enter the pneumatic fastening product category in the second half of the year when it launches a series of framing, finish, and brad nailing tools. Based on extensive research and feedback from nailer users, DEWALT's nailers will have several technical advances that increase productivity and improve upon competitors' models currently on the market. The company has filed several design and utility patent applications related to these advances and expects to file more in the future. In addition, DEWALT plans to strengthen its position in the category by continuing to develop complementary construction fastening tools. The company expects its pneumatic fastening tools to contribute significantly to sales and earnings in 2001 and beyond. Based in Baltimore, MD, DEWALT manufactures and markets high performance industrial power tools and accessories for residential and industrial construction, professional remodeling and woodworking applications. For more information on the full line of DEWALT high performance tools and accessories, contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. at 701 E. Joppa Road, TW425, Baltimore, MD 21286; phone toll-free at 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit us at www.dewalt.com. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----