James J. East of FULLER H B (NYSE: FUL) reports stock vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FULLER H B Executive Vice President, HHC, James J. East reported multiple equity award transactions dated January 24, 2026. Performance stock units covering 1,739 shares and restricted stock units covering 769 shares were exercised (code M) and converted into common stock at $60.07 per share. An additional 68 common shares were acquired from dividend accruals, while 185 and 568 shares were withheld (code F) to cover taxes.

Following these transactions, East directly owned 4,645 shares of common stock and had 106.19 common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. He also held employee stock options for 14,844, 8,834, 3,957 and 12,199 shares, phantom units equal to 4,135.7 shares, and restricted stock units totaling 1,405.15 and 2,640.43 shares, each generally converting into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis under the plans.

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)
01/24/2026

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	01/24/2026		M		1,739	A	$60.07	4,561	D
Common Stock	01/24/2026		M		769	A	$60.07	5,330	D
Common Stock	01/24/2026		A		68(1)	A	$60.07	5,398	D
Common Stock	01/24/2026		F		185(2)	D	$60.07	5,213	D
Common Stock	01/24/2026		F		568(3)	D	$60.07	4,645	D
Common Stock								106.19(4)	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(5)	01/24/2026		M			1,739	01/24/2026	01/24/2026	Common Stock	1,739	$60.07	0.0000	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(6)	01/24/2026		M			769	01/24/2024(7)	01/24/2026	Common Stock	769	$60.07	0.0000	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$64.28							01/27/2026(8)	01/27/2035	Common Stock	14,844		14,844	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$68.17							01/24/2024(9)	01/24/2033	Common Stock	8,834		8,834	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$72.94							01/24/2023(9)	01/24/2032	Common Stock	3,957		3,957	D
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$77.72							01/26/2025(8)	01/26/2034	Common Stock	12,199		12,199	D
Phantom Units	$0.0000(10)							(11)	(11)	Common Stock	4,135.7		4,135.7(12)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(6)							01/26/2025(7)	01/26/2027	Common Stock	1,405.15		1,405.15(13)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(6)							01/27/2026(7)	01/27/2028	Common Stock	2,640.43		2,640.43(13)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This amount reflects the number of shares acquired pursuant to dividend accruals during the vesting period.

2. Shares withheld for taxes due on 769 shares issued.

3. Shares withheld for taxes due on 1,807 shares issued.

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

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

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

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

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

9. This option is 100% vested.

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

11. 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.

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

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

	/s/ Patrick J. Seul, Attorney-in-Fact	01/27/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did James J. East report at FUL on January 24, 2026?

James J. East, Executive Vice President, HHC of FULLER H B (FUL), reported vesting and conversion of performance stock units and restricted stock units into common stock, along with related tax-withholding and dividend-related share acquisitions, all dated January 24, 2026.

How many stock units did James J. East convert to FUL common stock?

East converted 1,739 performance stock units and 769 restricted stock units (code M), each effectively into FUL common stock at a price of $60.07 per share, as part of his equity compensation.

Did James J. East acquire any additional FUL shares from dividends?

Yes. The filing shows an acquisition (code A) of 68 FUL common shares, with a footnote explaining this amount reflects shares acquired through dividend accruals during the vesting period.

Why were some of James J. East’s FUL shares reported as disposed of?

The filing reports disposals (code F) of 185 and 568 FUL common shares. Footnotes state these were shares withheld for taxes due on shares issued upon unit vesting, rather than open-market sales.

How many FUL common shares does James J. East hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, East directly owned 4,645 FUL common shares and indirectly held 106.19 common shares through a 401(k) plan, as reported in the Form 4.

What FUL stock options and deferred awards does James J. East still hold?

East held employee stock options for 14,844, 8,834, 3,957, and 12,199 FUL shares, phantom units equal to 4,135.7 shares, and restricted stock units totaling 1,405.15 and 2,640.43 shares, which generally convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis under the company’s plans.

What do the transaction codes M, A, and F mean in James J. East’s FUL Form 4?

In this Form 4, code M denotes the exercise or conversion of stock units into common stock, code A reflects an acquisition of shares (including from dividend accruals), and code F indicates shares withheld to cover taxes on vested awards.