-----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, UZkKORSxQvtWleSg4WNHyrihGp5t8mm3NBhTVKrmOjM9YcCWui2p5hUP5ncDHBS5 kf70CRN7EEnh2z0gRF4Mkg== 0000012355-98-000028.txt : 19980925 0000012355-98-000028.hdr.sgml : 19980925 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000012355-98-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980923 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19980924 SROS: NYSE 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: 98713981 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 FORM 8-K 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) September 22, 1998 ------------------- 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) 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 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 22, 1998, the Corporation announced that it has closed on the sale of its glass container-making and inspection equipment business, Emhart Glass, to Bucher Holding A.G. of Switzerland. Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99 is a copy of the Corporation's related press release dated September 22, 1998. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit 99 Press Release of the Corporation dated September 22, 1998. -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/ STEPHEN F. REEVES Stephen F. Reeves Vice President and Controller EX-99 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 EXHIBIT 99 Contact: Barbara B. Lucas Senior Vice President - Public Affairs 410/716-2980 F. Robert Hunter Vice President - Investor Relations 410/716-3979 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 22, 1998 SUBJECT: Black & Decker Closes on Sale of Emhart Glass TOWSON, MD - The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE:BDK) announced today that it has closed on the sale of its glass container-making and inspection equipment business, Emhart Glass, to Bucher Holding A.G. of Switzerland. Net proceeds from the transaction will be approximately $158 million. Black & Decker is a leading global marketer and manufacturer of power tools, hardware, and building products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. * * * -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----