Stanley Black & Decker said on January 23, 2026 that Andrea Ayers informed the board of her decision to retire from the board and not to stand for re-election as a director at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting, and that she will continue to serve on the board until that time. The company said her decision to depart did not involve any disagreements with the Company regarding any matter related to its operations, policies or practices.

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   Stanley Black & Decker said on January 23, 2026 that Andrea Ayers informed the board of her decision to retire from the board and not to stand for re-election as a director at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting, and that she will continue to serve on the board until that time. The company said her decision to depart did not involve any disagreements with the Company regarding any matter related to its operations, policies or practices.

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   Stanley Black & Decker said on January 23, 2026 that the board elected Shane O'Kelly as a director, effective immediately, and that he will serve as a member of the Compensation and Talent Development Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. The company disclosed there was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. O'Kelly and any other person pursuant to which he was elected as a director.

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   Stanley Black & Decker said on January 23, 2026 that the board elected Debra Crew as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately. The press release explained that Crew succeeds Andrea Ayers, who currently holds this position.

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   Stanley Black & Decker said the board elected Debra Crew as non-executive Chair, effective upon the retirement of Donald Allan, Jr. on October 1, 2026, subject to Ms. Crew's continued service on the board on that date. The company explained this election is consistent with its previously disclosed intention to return to a non-executive Chair at the completion of Mr. Allan's tenure.

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