CHURCH & DWIGHT (CHD) CEO logs tax-withholding share dispositions on equity vesting

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Church & Dwight (CHD) President and CEO Richard A. Dierker reported routine tax-related share dispositions. On March 1, 2026, he had a total of 3,425 shares of common stock withheld at $104.86 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting equity awards.

Footnotes explain that these withholdings related to previously reported restricted stock units and performance stock units, rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, Dierker continued to hold a substantial number of Church & Dwight shares, both directly and through plan-related accounts.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Dierker Richard A

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	393	$104.86	$41K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	381	$104.86	$40K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,651	$104.86	$278K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,401 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 968.865 shares (Indirect, Savings & Profit Sharing)

Footnotes (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. Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations in connection with the time-based vesting of previously reported performance stock units ("PSUs").

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 01:38 PM

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

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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^*

Dierker Richard A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

PRINCETON SOUTH CORPORATE PARK

(Street)

EWING

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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		393⁽¹⁾	D	$104.86	1,401⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		381⁽¹⁾	D	$104.86	1,674⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		2,651⁽³⁾	D	$104.86	31,438.846	D
Common Stock								6,320	D
Common Stock								968.8649	I	Savings & Profit Sharing

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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.

3. Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations in connection with the time-based vesting of previously reported performance stock units ("PSUs").

	/s/ Cristina Paradiso, attorney-in-fact for Richard A. Dierker	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CHURCH & DWIGHT (CHD) CEO Richard Dierker report?

Richard Dierker reported tax-related share dispositions, not open-market sales. A total of 3,425 CHD common shares were withheld on March 1, 2026 to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units and performance stock units previously granted to him.

How many CHURCH & DWIGHT (CHD) shares were withheld for Richard Dierker’s taxes?

A total of 3,425 CHD common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. The Form 4 shows three transactions at $104.86 per share, each designated as a tax-withholding disposition related to vesting restricted stock units and performance stock units.

Were Richard Dierker’s CHD transactions open-market sales of stock?

No, the transactions were not open-market sales. The Form 4 states they were shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of previously reported restricted stock units and performance stock units, a common administrative feature of equity compensation.

What was the price used for Richard Dierker’s CHD tax-withholding dispositions?

The dispositions used a price of $104.86 per CHD share. This price applied to each of the reported tax-withholding transactions related to the vesting of restricted stock units and performance stock units granted to Church & Dwight’s President and CEO.

Does Richard Dierker still hold CHURCH & DWIGHT (CHD) shares after these transactions?

Yes, he continues to hold CHD shares after the tax withholdings. The Form 4 shows direct holdings, including shares received upon vesting of RSUs, and indirect holdings through a Savings & Profit Sharing arrangement, indicating ongoing equity exposure to the company.

What do the Form 4 footnotes say about Richard Dierker’s CHD equity awards?

The footnotes explain that some reported amounts represent RSUs and shares received upon RSU vesting. They also state that certain shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to time-based vesting of restricted stock units and performance stock units previously reported for Richard Dierker.