Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) EVP has shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Church & Dwight executive vice president Carlos G. Linares reported several tax-related share dispositions tied to equity awards. On March 1, 2026, shares of common stock were withheld at $104.86 per share to satisfy tax obligations from the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units and performance stock units. These are reported as code F transactions, meaning payment of tax liability by delivering shares rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, Linares continues to hold common stock directly and indirectly, including shares in a profit sharing and savings plan trust.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Linares Carlos G.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PRINCETON SOUTH CORPORATE PARK

(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)
	EVP Chief Tech&Global New Prod

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	03/01/2026		F		87(1)	D	$104.86	447(2)	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		77(1)	D	$104.86	504(2)	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		629(3)	D	$104.86	3,957.8102	D
Common Stock								620	D
Common Stock								223.0628	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.

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 Carlos G. Linares	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the CHD Form 4 filing report for Carlos G. Linares?

The Form 4 reports that Carlos G. Linares had CHURCH & DWIGHT common shares withheld to cover tax obligations on vested equity awards. These were tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales, and updated his direct and indirect ownership positions in the company’s stock.

What type of transactions did Carlos G. Linares report in CHD stock?

Linares reported tax-withholding dispositions in CHURCH & DWIGHT common stock, coded as F transactions. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units and performance stock units, rather than being sold in the open market.

At what price were CHD shares withheld for Carlos G. Linares’ tax obligations?

The filing shows CHURCH & DWIGHT common shares withheld at $104.86 per share. This price was used to determine the number of shares needed to satisfy Linares’ tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance stock units granted earlier.

How are restricted stock units and performance stock units involved in this CHD Form 4?

The Form 4 explains that shares were withheld to cover taxes from the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units (RSUs) and time-based vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). Some reported holdings also include shares received upon the vesting of those RSUs over time.

Does the CHD Form 4 indicate open-market buying or selling by Carlos G. Linares?

No, the reported transactions are code F tax-withholding dispositions, which cover tax liabilities using shares. The filing does not describe open-market purchases or sales by Linares, but rather administrative share withholding linked to vesting equity compensation awards previously granted.

What indirect CHD share ownership is disclosed for Carlos G. Linares?

The Form 4 notes an indirect holding of CHURCH & DWIGHT common stock through a profit sharing/saving plan trust. This is separate from Linares’ directly held shares and reflects plan-related ownership, which can change over time as plan contributions and allocations occur.