NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 17, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its 'A' issue-level rating to Stanley Black&Decker Inc.'s proposed senior unsecured notes. The notes will be issued under the company's shelf registration for well-known seasoned issuers filed on Nov. 16, 2011. The rating is based on preliminary terms and conditions. The company plans to use proceeds from the notes offering to repay short-term borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The 'A' rating and stable outlook on Stanley reflects the company's strong market positions in a wide array of tools and hardware products for use in a broad group of construction markets, good geographic diversity, a competitive cost structure, and a strong and growing market
