Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) awards options and RSUs to EVP

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Church & Dwight executive Carlos G. Linares reported equity awards and updated holdings. On March 2, 2026 he received a stock option grant for 12,800 shares with a $0.0000 exercise price and a separate award of 710 shares of common stock at $103.95 per share.

The 710-share award represents restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 2, 2027, with each unit delivering one share upon vesting. Following these awards, he directly owned 4,667.8102 shares of common stock as of March 2, 2026, and also held 223.0628 shares indirectly through a profit sharing/saving 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)
03/02/2026

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	03/02/2026		A		710(1)	A	$103.95	4,667.8102	D
Common Stock								447	D
Common Stock								504	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$103.95	03/02/2026		A		12,800		03/02/2029	03/02/2036	Common Stock	12,800	$0	12,800	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on March 2, 2026. The RSUs will vest, subject to certain conditions, in 3 equal annual installments beginning March 2, 2027. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer upon vesting.

	/s/ Cristina Paradiso, attorney-in-fact for Carlos G. Linares	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Carlos G. Linares report at Church & Dwight (CHD)?

Carlos G. Linares reported a stock option grant for 12,800 shares and an award of 710 shares of Church & Dwight common stock. Both awards were dated March 2, 2026 and increased his direct ownership stake in the company’s shares.

What are the vesting terms of the restricted stock units reported by CHD EVP Linares?

The 710-share award represents restricted stock units vesting in three equal annual installments starting March 2, 2027. Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Church & Dwight common stock upon vesting, subject to the specified conditions outlined for the award.

How many Church & Dwight shares does Carlos G. Linares own after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported awards, Carlos G. Linares directly owned 4,667.8102 shares of Church & Dwight common stock as of March 2, 2026. He also held an additional 223.0628 shares indirectly through a profit sharing and saving plan trust associated with the company.

Were the Church & Dwight (CHD) shares acquired by Linares open-market purchases?

No, the reported acquisitions were equity awards, not open-market purchases. Linares received a stock option grant for 12,800 shares at a $0.0000 exercise price and a 710-share restricted stock unit award, both granted as compensation on March 2, 2026.

What is the exercise price of the stock options granted to CHD executive Linares?

The stock option grant reported for Carlos G. Linares covers 12,800 shares of Church & Dwight common stock with an exercise price of $0.0000 per share. This indicates a compensatory award, rather than an option priced at the market value on the grant date.

What indirect Church & Dwight holdings does Carlos G. Linares report on the Form 4?

In addition to his direct holdings, Linares reported 223.0628 shares of Church & Dwight common stock held indirectly. These shares are owned through a profit sharing and saving plan trust, reflecting retirement or savings-related ownership linked to his employment.