Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) VP uses company shares to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Church & Dwight executive Joseph James Longo, VP, Controller and CAO, reported several Form 4 transactions that were tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. On March 1 and March 3, 2026, small blocks of common stock were withheld at share prices of $103.02 and $104.86 to satisfy tax obligations tied to previously granted restricted stock units. After these transactions, he continued to hold Church & Dwight shares directly and indirectly, including amounts in a profit sharing/savings plan trust.

Insider Trade Summary

6 transactions reported

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Longo Joseph James

Role VP, Controller and CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	50	$103.02	$5K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	59	$104.86	$6K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	72	$104.86	$8K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	53	$104.86	$6K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 330 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 140.994 shares (Indirect, Prfit Sharing/saving Plan Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations in connection with the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Includes previously granted RSUs as well as shares received upon the vesting of the RSUs.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Longo Joseph James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

500 CHARLES EWING BLVD

(Street)

EWING NJ 08628

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ [ CHD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, Controller and CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		50(1)	D	$103.02	330(2)	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		59(1)	D	$104.86	264(2)	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		72(1)	D	$104.86	192(2)	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		53(1)	D	$104.86	294(2)	D
Common Stock								638	D
Common Stock								140.9939	I	Prfit Sharing/saving Plan Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations in connection with the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. Includes previously granted RSUs as well as shares received upon the vesting of the RSUs.

	Cristina Paradiso, Attorney in Fact for Joseph James Longo	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What did CHURCH & DWIGHT (CHD) executive Joseph James Longo report in this Form 4?

He reported several tax-withholding dispositions of Church & Dwight common stock. These transactions used vested restricted stock units to cover tax obligations, rather than representing open-market buying or selling activity.

Were Joseph James Longo’s CHD transactions open-market sales of stock?

No, the transactions were coded “F” and described as tax-withholding dispositions. Shares were withheld to pay exercise price or tax liabilities on vested restricted stock units, not sold at the executive’s discretion in the open market.

On what dates did Joseph James Longo’s tax-withholding transactions in CHD stock occur?

The reported tax-withholding dispositions occurred on March 1, 2026 and March 3, 2026. Each involved Church & Dwight common stock tied to the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units granted to the executive.

What prices were used for the tax-withholding share dispositions reported by Joseph James Longo?

The filing shows shares withheld at prices of $103.02 and $104.86 per share. These prices were applied to small blocks of Church & Dwight common stock delivered to satisfy associated tax obligations on vested restricted stock units.

How does the Form 4 describe the CHD shares involved in Joseph James Longo’s transactions?

The filing notes the shares were related to previously reported restricted stock units, including units already granted and shares received upon vesting. A portion of these shares was withheld specifically to satisfy tax obligations at vesting.

Does Joseph James Longo hold any CHD shares indirectly through an employee plan?

Yes, the Form 4 lists indirect ownership through a Profit Sharing/Saving Plan Trust. This indicates some Church & Dwight common stock is held on his behalf within the company’s employee benefit plan structure rather than solely in a direct brokerage account.