SWK: Company disclosure

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 4, 2026, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the execution of an Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2026, by and between the Company and Bad Boy Mowers JV Acquisition, LLC (“Bad Boy Mowers”), pursuant to which Bad Boy Mowers has agreed to purchase Excel Industries, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and certain assets related to the HUSTLER ® brand name. The transaction is subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Stanley Black & Decker makes forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K which represent its expectations or beliefs about future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may” and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, proceeds or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: consummation of the transaction described herein; the Company’s ability to maximize value to shareholders through active portfolio management and capital allocation; the Company’s capital allocation strategy; and the expected impact of the transaction on adjusted EPS. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of