TOWSON, Md., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK) 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.

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