Standard&Poor's today said that The Stanley Works Co.'s (A/Stable/A-1) plan to change its place of incorporation to Bermuda will not result in any change to its ratings or outlook on the company. Although this change, which is expected to lower Stanley's effective tax rate, should generate meaningful cash savings, the company continues to face a challenging operating environment stemming from weak industrial demand and competitive pricing pressures. Expectations of continued solid cash flows underpin the ratings and outlook.