[Form 4] CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insider reported acquisition of phantom stock tied to Church & Dwight common shares. On 09/30/2025 Brian D. Buchert, EVP of Strategy, M&A, and Business Development, acquired 5.349 units of phantom stock under the Church & Dwight Deferred Compensation Plan. The filing states the phantom units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are to be settled in cash as prescribed by the Plan.

The Form 4 lists a price of $87.63 and shows 589.01 as the amount of securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction, with ownership reported as direct. The form was signed on 10/01/2025 by an attorney-in-fact for Mr. Buchert.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of insider compensation transaction and post-transaction beneficial ownership
• Phantom units convert 1-for-1 to common stock, making the economic linkage clear

Negative

• Settlement in cash means no immediate alignment via share ownership increase
• Limited detail on vesting or payout schedule restricts assessment of timing and incentives

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider received a small number of deferred-compensation phantom units that convert 1-for-1 to common stock and will be settled in cash.

The transaction is a routine deferred compensation award rather than an open-market purchase or sale. The reported 5.349 phantom units are recorded at a reference price of $87.63 and convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis, but settlement will be in cash under the plan terms. The post-transaction beneficial ownership figure of 589.01 shares is explicitly stated. For investors, this is an insider compensation disclosure with no explicit change to control or material dilution disclosed in this filing.

Compensation & Governance Specialist

TL;DR: This appears to be a standard deferred-compensation settlement; materiality to shareholders is limited absent further plan details.

The filing indicates the award stems from the company Deferred Compensation Plan and will be cash-settled, which affects liquidity timing rather than immediate equity stake. The direct ownership classification is noted. The document contains no information on vesting schedule, payout timing, or why the units were granted, so assessment of governance implications is constrained by the limited disclosures here.

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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Buchert Brian D

(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)
	EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

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

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
Phantom Stock	(1)	09/30/2025		A		5.349		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	5.349	$87.63	589.01	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The phantom stock shares convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. The phantom stock shares were acquired under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan and are to be settled in cash at such time as prescribed by the Plan.

	/s/ Cristina Paradiso, attorney-in-fact for Brian D. Buchert	10/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Brian D. Buchert report on Form 4 for CHD?

He reported acquisition of 5.349 phantom stock units under the Church & Dwight Deferred Compensation Plan on 09/30/2025.

Do the phantom stock units convert to Church & Dwight common shares (CHD)?

Yes; the filing states the phantom stock shares convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

Will the phantom units be settled in shares or cash?

The filing explicitly states the phantom stock were acquired under the Deferred Compensation Plan and are to be settled in cash as prescribed by the Plan.

What price is shown in the Form 4 and what is post-transaction ownership?

The Form lists a price of $87.63 and shows 589.01 as the amount of securities beneficially owned following the transaction.

What is Brian Buchert's role at Church & Dwight?

The filing lists him as EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP (Business Development) and an officer of the issuer.