TOWSON, Md., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK) announced today that it will hold a conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2009, following the release of its third-quarter 2009 results. The call is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., E.T.

The conference call will be webcast "live" over the Internet. Investors can listen to the call by visiting http://www.bdk.com and clicking on the icon labeled "Live Webcast." It is recommended that listeners log-in at least ten minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure timely access. A webcast replay of the conference call will be available at http://www.bdk.com.

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

SOURCE The Black & Decker Corporation