On January 5, 2017, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it had entered into an agreement to purchase the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

On January 5, 2017, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. made a presentation to investors regarding the agreement to purchase the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings. A copy of that presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. press release, dated January 5, 2017.

99.2 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. investor presentation, dated January 5, 2017.