[Form 4] Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nicholas I. Fink, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (FBIN), reported option exercises and share sales in mid-August 2025. On 08/15/2025 he exercised 29,792 options at a $44.27 exercise price and sold 29,792 shares at a weighted average price of $59.042, reducing his direct holdings to 180,625 shares. On 08/18/2025 he exercised 1,522 options at $44.27 and sold 1,522 shares at a weighted average price of $58.716. The filing discloses 60,964 restricted stock units that have not vested and several transfers of shares into trusts, including 83,486 shares moved to a 2025 Grantor Annuity Trust #2 for which he serves as trustee. The transactions were signed on 08/19/2025 by Angela M. Pla as Attorney-in-Fact.

Positive

• Option exercises and sales were executed at prices substantially above the exercise price, indicating a positive spread for the reporting person
• Significant shares remain in trust structures and as unvested RSUs, preserving some long-term alignment with shareholders

Negative

• Reported sales of shares by the CEO may be interpreted by some investors as a reduction in direct share ownership
• Transfers to multiple trusts reduce immediately available direct ownership, which could complicate simple ownership calculations

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider exercised options at $44.27 and sold shares above that price in mid-August 2025; holdings remain partially in trusts and unvested RSUs.

The filing shows routine option exercises followed by sales at weighted average prices (~$59.04 and ~$58.72), generating a spread above the $44.27 exercise price. Post-transactions, Mr. Fink's direct beneficial ownership is reported at 180,625 shares after the 08/15 trades and subsequent adjustments. The disclosure of 60,964 unvested restricted stock units indicates ongoing equity compensation. These moves are consistent with option exercise and diversification strategies rather than an unequivocally material corporate event.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Transactions and trust transfers are documented and include Rule 16b-13 exemption for a trust transfer; signature executed by attorney-in-fact.

The Form 4 details direct sales and transfers to multiple trusts, including an 83,486-share transfer to a 2025 Grantor Annuity Trust #2 noted as exempt under Rule 16b-13. The use of an attorney-in-fact to sign the filing is properly disclosed. For governance review, the record is clear on quantities, prices (weighted averages), and the existence of unvested RSUs, enabling stakeholders to assess alignment of insider incentives with long-term ownership structures.

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^*

Fink Nicholas I.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS, INC.

520 LAKE COOK ROAD

(Street)

DEERFIELD IL 60015

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2025

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
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01	08/15/2025		M		29,792	A	$44.27	210,417(1)	D
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01	08/15/2025		S		29,792	D	$59.042(2)	180,625(1)	D
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01	08/18/2025		M		1,522	A	$44.27	182,147(1)	D
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01	08/18/2025		S		1,522	D	$58.716(3)	97,139(1)(4)	D
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01								11,671	I	Held by trusts for the benefit of heirs
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01								32,007	I	Held by 2023 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01								76,958	I	Held by 2025 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01								83,486(4)	I	Held by 2025 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust#2

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
Options (Right to Buy)	$44.27	08/15/2025		M			29,792	02/28/2017	02/28/2026	Common Stock	29,792	$44.27	1,522	D
Options (Right to Buy)	$44.27	08/18/2025		M			1,522	02/28/2017	02/28/2026	Common Stock	1,522	$44.27	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes a total of 60,964 restricted stock units that have not yet vested.

2. The price reported is the weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $59.00 to $59.175, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the SEC, the issuer and any security holder full information regarding the number of shares and the prices at which the shares were sold.

3. The price reported is the weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $58.716 to $58.73, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the SEC, the issuer and any security holder full information regarding the number of shares and the prices at which the shares were sold.

4. The number of shares reported reflects the transfer of 83,486 shares to the 2025 Grantor Annuity Trust #2 on August 19, 2025, for which Mr. Fink serves as Trustee, such transfer being exempt under Rule 16b-13.

	/s/ Angela M. Pla, Attorney-in-Fact for Nicholas I. Fink	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Nicholas I. Fink report on Form 4 for FBIN?

He reported exercising 29,792 options on 08/15/2025 and 1,522 options on 08/18/2025, then selling those same amounts of shares.

At what prices were the FBIN shares sold in these transactions?

Shares sold on 08/15/2025 at a weighted average price of $59.042 and on 08/18/2025 at a weighted average price of $58.716.

How many unvested restricted stock units does the filing disclose?

The filing discloses 60,964 restricted stock units that have not vested.

Were any shares transferred to trusts in this filing?

Yes. The filing shows transfers to multiple trusts, including 83,486 shares transferred to a 2025 Grantor Annuity Trust #2 for which Mr. Fink is trustee.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The Form 4 was signed by Angela M. Pla, Attorney-in-Fact for Nicholas I. Fink, on 08/19/2025.