TOWSON, Md., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Black & Decker Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.12 per share of the Corporation''s outstanding common stock payable December 30, 2009, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2009.

Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems.

The Black & Decker Corporation

CONTACT: Mark M. Rothleitner, Vice President, Investor Relations and
Treasurer, or Roger A. Young, Vice President, Investor and Media Relations,
both of The Black & Decker Corporation, +1-410-716-3979

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