H.B. Fuller (FUL) EVP receives 1,739 performance stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

H.B. Fuller Executive Vice President James J. East reported an equity award and updated holdings. On January 20, 2026, he received 1,739 performance stock units, which convert into H.B. Fuller common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are scheduled to vest on January 24, 2026. This amount reflects the company achieving its return on invested capital payout at 80% of the target level.

The Form 4 also lists his existing equity-based compensation, including multiple employee stock option grants, phantom units and restricted stock units that each convert into common shares on a 1-for-1 basis, with several awards vesting in three annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34%. East holds common stock directly and through a 401(k) plan, and the filing reflects an award and updated positions rather than any sale of shares.

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^*

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)
01/20/2026

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								2,822	D
Common Stock								106.19(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
Performance Stock Units	$0.0000(2)	01/20/2026		A		1,739(3)		01/24/2026	01/24/2026	Common Stock	1,739	$0.0000(2)	1,739	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$64.28							01/27/2026(4)	01/27/2035	Common Stock	14,844		14,844	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$68.17							01/24/2024(4)	01/24/2033	Common Stock	8,834		8,834	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$72.94							01/24/2023(5)	01/24/2032	Common Stock	3,957		3,957	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$77.72							01/26/2025(4)	01/26/2034	Common Stock	12,199		12,199	D
Phantom Units	$0.0000(6)							(7)	(7)	Common Stock	4,135.7		4,135.7(8)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(9)							01/24/2024(10)	01/24/2026	Common Stock	769.59		769.59(11)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(9)							01/26/2025(10)	01/26/2027	Common Stock	1,405.15		1,405.15(11)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(9)							01/27/2026(10)	01/27/2028	Common Stock	2,640.43		2,640.43(11)	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. These performance stock units convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

3. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of H.B. Fuller common stock on the vesting date of January 24, 2026. This amount represents H.B. Fuller achieving return on invested capital payout at 80% of the target level.

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

5. This option is 100% vested.

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

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

	/s/ Patrick J. Seul, Attorney-in-Fact	01/22/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did H.B. Fuller (FUL) report for James J. East?

The filing shows that Executive Vice President James J. East received an award of 1,739 performance stock units on January 20, 2026, and it updates his existing equity holdings. The report does not show any sale of shares.

How many performance stock units did James J. East receive from H.B. Fuller (FUL)?

James J. East received 1,739 performance stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of H.B. Fuller common stock, with vesting on January 24, 2026, based on return on invested capital at 80% of the target level.

How do the performance stock units reported by H.B. Fuller (FUL) convert into shares?

The performance stock units reported for James J. East convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Upon vesting, each unit becomes one share of H.B. Fuller common stock, subject to the plan’s performance and vesting conditions.

What other equity awards does James J. East hold at H.B. Fuller (FUL)?

In addition to performance stock units, James J. East holds multiple employee stock options, phantom units, and restricted stock units. These options vest either fully or in three annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34%, and the units and RSUs convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

Does the H.B. Fuller (FUL) Form 4 show any stock sales by James J. East?

No sales are indicated. The Form 4 primarily reports a grant of 1,739 performance stock units and lists existing equity awards and common stock holdings, including shares held directly and through a 401(k) plan.

What common stock holdings for James J. East are disclosed in the H.B. Fuller (FUL) filing?

The filing shows common stock held directly by James J. East and additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. It also notes that some amounts include shares or units acquired through dividend equivalent features.