CHD (NYSE: CHD) EVP Linares earns 850 performance-based Church & Dwight shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Church & Dwight (CHD) executive Carlos G. Linares reported an equity award in company stock. On January 27, 2026, he acquired 850 shares of common stock at no cost, tied to performance stock units earned for a performance period that ended on December 31, 2025.

The award was certified by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and will vest on March 1, 2026, with shares delivered after vesting if he remains with the company. Following this grant, Linares directly held 3,736.8102 common shares, with additional smaller direct holdings and 193.063 shares held indirectly through a profit sharing/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)
01/27/2026

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	01/27/2026		A		850	A	(1)	3,736.8102	D
Common Stock								534	D
Common Stock								581	D
Common Stock								620	D
Common Stock								193.063	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 performance stock units ("PSUs") earned as a result of the achievement of performance criteria pursuant to PSU awards with a performance period that ended on December 31, 2025, as certified by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Issuer's Board of Directors on January 27, 2026. The PSUs will vest on March 1, 2026 and settle with the delivery of shares of common stock thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the vesting date.

	/s/ Cristina Paradiso, attorney-in-fact for Carlos G. Linares	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Church & Dwight (CHD) disclose in this Form 4 for Carlos G. Linares?

The filing shows EVP Carlos G. Linares acquired 850 Church & Dwight common shares at no cost. These shares relate to performance stock units earned under a long-term incentive plan, reflecting achievement of performance criteria through December 31, 2025.

How many Church & Dwight (CHD) shares does Carlos G. Linares hold after this transaction?

After the January 27, 2026 transaction, Linares directly held 3,736.8102 CHD common shares. The filing also lists other direct holdings and 193.063 shares held indirectly through a profit sharing/savings plan trust.

What are the terms of the performance stock units reported by Church & Dwight (CHD)?

The performance stock units were earned based on performance for a period ending December 31, 2025. They will vest on March 1, 2026 and then settle in Church & Dwight common shares, contingent on Linares’ continued service through the vesting date.

Was cash paid for the 850 Church & Dwight (CHD) shares acquired by Carlos G. Linares?

No cash was paid for these 850 shares. The Form 4 lists a price per share of 0.0000, indicating the shares were issued as an equity incentive award rather than purchased on the open market.

What is the role of Carlos G. Linares at Church & Dwight (CHD)?

Carlos G. Linares is an officer of Church & Dwight, serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Global New Products. The Form 4 identifies him in this role and reports his beneficial ownership of CHD common stock.