[Form 4] FULLER H B CO Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James J. East, Executive Vice President of Fuller H. B. Co. (ticker FUL), reported a purchase of 31 shares of Fuller common stock on 09/26/2025 at a price of $58.62 per share. After the transaction, Mr. East beneficially owned 2,822 shares directly and 105.34 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The filing also discloses his outstanding equity awards: employee stock options exercisable into a total of 39,834 shares across four grants, phantom units converting into 4,102.62 shares, and restricted stock units convertible into 4,776.98 shares on various vesting schedules and exercise/expiration dates between 2026 and 2035. Dividend-equivalent features increased reported amounts for some units and RSUs.

Positive

• Insider purchase reported: Executive Vice President acquired 31 shares at $58.62, signaling direct personal investment.
• Substantial equity alignment: Mr. East holds a large aggregate of equity awards (options, phantom units, RSUs) that align his incentives with long-term shareholder value.
• Detailed disclosure: Filing provides specific strike prices, exercisability/expiration dates, and vesting schedules for options and RSUs.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider purchased a small number of shares and holds significant vested/unvested equity compensation.

The Form 4 shows a purchase of 31 shares at $58.62 and a consolidated equity position including 39,834 option shares, 4,102.62 phantom units, and 4,776.98 restricted stock units. The mix of vested and multi-year vesting schedules indicates ongoing compensation alignment with shareholder value, while the direct holding of 2,822 shares is modest relative to the aggregate option and unit exposure. All figures are reported as stated on the filing.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing documents standard insider compensation and a small open-market purchase; no governance red flags disclosed.

The submission is a routine Section 16 disclosure: it lists a purchase transaction and details outstanding equity awards with vesting and dividend-equivalent features. The presence of multiple option grants and RSUs with staggered vesting is typical for executive compensation. The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact and contains required explanatory footnotes; the filing does not disclose departures, sales, or unusual transactions.

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^*

East James J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1200 WILLOW LAKE BOULEVARD

P.O. BOX 64683

(Street)

ST. PAUL MN 55164-0683

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FULLER H B CO [ FUL ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President, HHC

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/26/2025

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	09/26/2025		P		31	A	$58.62	2,822	D
Common Stock								105.34(1)	I	By 401(k) Plan

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
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$64.28							01/27/2026(2)	01/27/2035	Common Stock	14,844		14,844	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$68.17							01/24/2024(2)	01/24/2033	Common Stock	8,834		8,834	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$72.94							01/24/2023(3)	01/24/2032	Common Stock	3,957		3,957	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$77.72							01/26/2025(2)	01/26/2034	Common Stock	12,199		12,199	D
Phantom Units	$0.0000(4)							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	4,102.62		4,102.62(6)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(7)							01/24/2024(8)	01/24/2026	Common Stock	763.49		763.49(9)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(7)							01/26/2025(8)	01/26/2027	Common Stock	1,394		1,394(9)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(7)							01/27/2026(8)	01/27/2028	Common Stock	2,619.49		2,619.49(9)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Amount includes common stock acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature.

2. This option vests in three annual installments (33%, 33%, and 34%) beginning on the date shown.

3. This option is 100% vested.

4. These units (acquired after 12-31-04) convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

5. These units (acquired after 12-31-04) convert into shares of common stock upon the earlier of certain termination events as specified in the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan or such earlier date as selected by the participant, subject to holding periods required by law.

6. Amount includes stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature.

7. These restricted stock units convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

8. These restricted stock units vest in three annual installments (33%, 33%, and 34%) beginning on the date shown.

9. Amount includes restricted stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent reinvestment feature.

	/s/ Patrick J. Seul, Attorney-in-Fact	09/29/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did James J. East report on the Form 4 for FUL?

He reported a purchase of 31 shares of Fuller common stock on 09/26/2025 at $58.62 per share.

How many shares does James J. East beneficially own after the reported transaction?

Following the reported transaction he beneficially owned 2,822 shares directly and 105.34 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

What outstanding stock options does the filing disclose for the reporting person?

The filing lists employee stock options exercisable into 14,844, 8,834, 3,957, and 12,199 shares with strike prices of $64.28, $68.17, $72.94, and $77.72, respectively.

What restricted stock units and phantom units are reported?

Phantom units convert into 4,102.62 shares; restricted stock units convert into approximately 4,776.98 shares across grants with vesting beginning in 2024–2026.

Are there vesting schedules disclosed for the equity awards?

Yes. Several options and RSUs vest in annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34% starting on the dates shown in the filing; one option is noted as 100% vested.