Fortune Brands (NYSE: FBIN) Interim CFO reports stock and option holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. Interim CFO George Ashley E. filed a Form 3 showing his existing equity stake in the company. As of March 16, 2026, he directly holds 6,277 shares of common stock, which include 1,165 restricted stock units that have not yet vested.

He also holds multiple option awards to buy common stock, such as 1,867 underlying shares at an exercise price of $42.30 expiring on February 21, 2029, and additional grants at exercise prices of $61.12, $76.63, $76.60, $60.80, $79.83, and $64.80 with expirations from 2030 through 2035. The Form 3 records these positions and does not report new purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

8 transactions reported

Mixed 8 txns

Insider George Ashley E.

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Options (Right to Buy)	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock, Par Value $0.01	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Options (Right to Buy) — 1,867 shares (Direct); Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 — 6,277 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Direct common shares: 6,277 shares Unvested RSUs: 1,165 units Option strike price: $42.30 per share +4 more

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Direct common shares 6,277 shares Directly held as of March 16, 2026

Unvested RSUs 1,165 units Restricted stock units included in reported holdings

Option strike price $42.30 per share 1,867 underlying shares, expires February 21, 2029

Option strike price $61.12 per share 1,513 underlying shares, expires February 24, 2030

Option strike price $76.63 per share 1,270 underlying shares, expires February 22, 2031

Largest option block 3,370 underlying shares Exercise price $60.80, expires March 6, 2033

Latest option grant expiry February 24, 2035 3,164 underlying shares at $64.80 per share

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, Options (Right to Buy, Form 3, Exercise price, +1 more

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Restricted stock units financial

"Includes a total of 1,165 restricted stock units that have not yet vested."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Options (Right to Buy financial

"Security title is listed as Options (Right to Buy) for several grants."

Form 3 regulatory

"Filed as an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3."

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

Exercise price financial

"Each option grant shows a specific exercise price per underlying share."

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

Expiration date financial

"Option grants disclose an expiration date ranging from 2029 through 2035."

The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

George Ashley E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS, INC.

1 HORIZON WAY, BUILDING N

(Street)

DEERFIELD ILLINOIS 60015

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. [ FBIN ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim CFO

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01	6,277(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2020	02/21/2029	Common Stock	1,867	$42.3	D
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2021	02/24/2030	Common Stock	1,513	$61.12	D
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2022	02/22/2031	Common Stock	1,270	$76.63	D
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2023	02/28/2032	Common Stock	2,187	$76.6	D
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2024	03/06/2033	Common Stock	3,370	$60.8	D
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2025	02/26/2034	Common Stock	2,631	$79.83	D
Options (Right to Buy)	02/28/2026	02/24/2035	Common Stock	3,164	$64.8	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes a total of 1,165 restricted stock units that have not yet vested.

	/s/ Angela M. Pla, Attorney-in-Fact for Ashley E. George	03/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does the FBIN Form 3 filed by Interim CFO George Ashley E. show?

The Form 3 shows Interim CFO George Ashley E.’s existing equity holdings in Fortune Brands Innovations. He reports direct ownership of 6,277 common shares and multiple option awards to buy additional shares at preset exercise prices with expirations running from 2029 through 2035.

How many Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) common shares does the Interim CFO hold?

George Ashley E. directly holds 6,277 shares of Fortune Brands Innovations common stock. This total includes 1,165 restricted stock units that have not yet vested, meaning part of his reported stake is subject to future vesting conditions before becoming fully owned shares.

What stock options are reported for the FBIN Interim CFO in this Form 3?

The Interim CFO reports several option awards to buy FBIN common stock, including 1,867 underlying shares at a $42.30 exercise price expiring February 21, 2029, plus additional grants at $61.12, $76.63, $76.60, $60.80, $79.83, and $64.80 expiring between 2030 and 2035.

Does the FBIN Form 3 indicate that the Interim CFO recently bought or sold shares?

The Form 3 lists holdings as of March 16, 2026 but does not show any coded buy or sell transactions. All entries are categorized as holdings with unknown transaction codes, indicating the filing is an initial ownership statement rather than a report of recent trades.

What does the footnote about restricted stock units mean in the FBIN filing?

The footnote states that the reported holdings include 1,165 restricted stock units that have not yet vested. These RSUs represent potential future shares that will only become fully owned common stock if specified vesting conditions are satisfied over time.

How long do the FBIN Interim CFO’s option grants remain exercisable?

The option grants reported in the Form 3 have staggered expiration dates. They currently extend from February 21, 2029 through February 24, 2035, giving the Interim CFO several years to decide whether to exercise each option based on its specific terms.