H.B. Fuller (FUL) EVP James J. East exercises RSUs and updates share ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

H.B. Fuller Executive Vice President James J. East reported equity transactions dated 01/27/2026. He exercised 870 restricted stock units at $59.81 per share into common stock, then had 192 shares withheld to cover taxes, as noted in the footnotes.

After these transactions, East directly owned 5,858 shares of common stock and an additional 106.19 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. He also reported holdings of various employee stock options, phantom units, and restricted stock units that generally convert into or are exercisable for H.B. Fuller common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, subject to stated vesting schedules.

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)
01/27/2026

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		M		870	A	$59.81	6,050	D
Common Stock	01/27/2026		F		192(1)	D	$59.81	5,858	D
Common Stock								106.19(2)	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(3)	01/27/2026		M			870	01/27/2026(4)	01/27/2028	Common Stock	870	$59.81	1,770.43(5)	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$59.81							01/26/2027(6)	01/26/2036	Common Stock	20,938		20,938	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$64.28							01/27/2026(6)	01/27/2035	Common Stock	14,844		14,844	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$68.17							01/24/2024(7)	01/24/2033	Common Stock	8,834		8,834	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$72.94							01/24/2023(7)	01/24/2032	Common Stock	3,957		3,957	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$77.72							01/26/2025(6)	01/26/2034	Common Stock	12,199		12,199	D
Phantom Units	$0.0000(8)							(9)	(9)	Common Stock	4,135.7		4,135.7(10)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(3)							01/26/2025(4)	01/26/2027	Common Stock	713.15		713.15(5)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(3)							01/26/2027(4)	01/26/2029	Common Stock	3,088		3,088	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares withheld for taxes due on 870 shares issued.

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

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

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

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

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

7. This option is 100% vested.

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

9. 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.

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

	/s/ Patrick J. Seul, Attorney-in-Fact	01/29/2026
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FAQ

What did H.B. Fuller (FUL) executive James J. East report in this Form 4?

James J. East reported exercising 870 restricted stock units into common stock at $59.81 per share. The filing also shows tax withholding of 192 shares and updated direct, indirect, and derivative equity holdings tied to H.B. Fuller common stock.

How many H.B. Fuller shares does James J. East own after the 01/27/2026 transactions?

After the reported transactions, James J. East directly owns 5,858 shares of H.B. Fuller common stock. He also has 106.19 additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, plus multiple option, RSU, and phantom unit positions referenced in the derivative table.

What is the significance of the 192 H.B. Fuller shares marked with footnote (1)?

The 192 common shares are identified as shares withheld for taxes due on 870 shares issued. Instead of paying cash, a portion of the newly issued shares was retained to satisfy tax obligations related to the restricted stock unit conversion.

At what price did James J. East’s restricted stock units convert to H.B. Fuller common stock?

The restricted stock units converted into H.B. Fuller common stock at an effective transaction price of $59.81 per share. This price is used in the Form 4 to value both the RSU exercise and the associated tax-withholding share disposition.

What derivative H.B. Fuller securities does James J. East hold according to the filing?

The filing lists several derivative positions, including employee stock options, restricted stock units, and phantom units. Examples include options for 20,938 and 14,844 shares, and phantom units and RSUs that generally convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis under specified vesting terms.

Do James J. East’s restricted stock units in H.B. Fuller convert on a 1-for-1 basis?

Yes. The footnotes state that the restricted stock units convert into shares of H.B. Fuller common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Vesting typically occurs in three annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34% beginning on the specified vesting start date.