Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) EVP awarded stock options and RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Read Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Church & Dwight executive Michael Read reported new equity awards. As EVP, International, he was granted stock options covering 1,410 shares at $103.95 per share and an additional 15,400 stock options. He also received 930 restricted stock units granted on March 2, 2026, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock.

The RSUs will vest, subject to certain conditions, in three equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2027, providing a multi‑year, performance‑linked stake in Church & Dwight.

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^*

Read Michael

(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, International

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		930(1)	A	$103.95	1,608	D
Common Stock								358	D
Common Stock								424	D
Common Stock								690	D
Common Stock								1,400	I	by Spouse Registered Pension Plan
Common Stock								7,505	D

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		1,410		03/02/2029	03/02/2036	Common Stock	1,410	$103.95	1,410	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$103.95	03/02/2026		A		15,400		03/02/2029	03/02/2036	Common Stock	15,400	$0	15,400	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 Michael Read	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Michael Read report in the latest Church & Dwight (CHD) Form 4?

Michael Read, EVP, International at Church & Dwight, reported new equity awards. These include grants of stock options and restricted stock units, reflecting additional compensation tied to the company’s common stock and future performance conditions.

How many stock options did Michael Read receive from Church & Dwight (CHD)?

Michael Read received two stock option grants. One covers 1,410 shares at a price of $103.95 per share, and another covers 15,400 shares. Both are options to buy Church & Dwight common stock, increasing his potential future ownership.

What restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted to Michael Read by Church & Dwight (CHD)?

Michael Read was granted 930 restricted stock units on March 2, 2026. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Church & Dwight common stock upon vesting, directly linking his compensation to future share value.

What is the vesting schedule for Michael Read’s Church & Dwight (CHD) RSUs?

The 930 RSUs granted to Michael Read will vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 2, 2027, subject to certain conditions, meaning one‑third of the units vest each year over a three‑year period.

Are Michael Read’s new Church & Dwight (CHD) awards direct or indirect holdings?

The newly granted stock options and restricted stock units are reported as direct holdings. Separate entries also show indirect common stock holdings through a spouse’s registered pension plan, reflecting additional exposure to Church & Dwight shares.

What does each RSU granted to Michael Read by Church & Dwight (CHD) represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Church & Dwight common stock. The shares are delivered only when the RSUs vest, aligning the executive’s compensation with long‑term company performance and share price.