Helen of Troy (HELE) director receives 1,429-share restricted stock grant

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Woody Darren G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Helen of Troy Ltd director Darren G. Woody received an equity grant of 1,429 common shares as restricted stock on March 2, 2026. The award was granted at no cash cost per share and vested immediately. Following this grant, his directly held common shares increased to 14,140. The filing also notes an additional 10 common shares held indirectly through his spouse. The restricted stock is accompanied by a tax-offset right that provides a cash amount to cover certain tax liabilities arising from the vesting event.

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^*

Woody Darren G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

201 E. MAIN STREET

SUITE 300

(Street)

EL PASO TX 79901

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HELEN OF TROY LTD [ HELE ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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 Shares, Par value $0.10 per share	03/02/2026		A		1,429	A	$0(1)	14,140	D
Common Shares, Par value $0.10 per share								10	I	By Spouse

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock, which vested immediately and is accompanied by a tax-offset right which entitles the reporting person to receive, upon vesting of the restricted stock, a cash amount to pay certain tax liabilities incurred in connection with the event.

Remarks:

	Wayne C. Lott as Attorney-In-Fact for Darren Woody	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Helen of Troy (HELE) report for Darren G. Woody?

Helen of Troy reported that director Darren G. Woody received a grant of 1,429 common shares of restricted stock. The shares vested immediately, increasing his direct holdings to 14,140 common shares and reflecting ongoing equity-based compensation for board service.

How many Helen of Troy (HELE) shares does Darren G. Woody own after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Darren G. Woody directly owns 14,140 Helen of Troy common shares. The filing also discloses an additional 10 common shares held indirectly through his spouse, showing both his personal and related-party holdings in the company’s stock.

What was the price per share for Darren G. Woody’s Helen of Troy (HELE) stock grant?

The reported grant of 1,429 Helen of Troy common shares to Darren G. Woody carried a stated price per share of $0.00. This reflects a restricted stock award provided as compensation rather than a purchase in the open market or a cash-funded acquisition.

What type of equity award did Helen of Troy (HELE) grant to Darren G. Woody?

Helen of Troy granted Darren G. Woody restricted stock covering 1,429 common shares. The award vested immediately and is linked to a tax-offset right designed to provide cash to cover certain tax liabilities triggered by the vesting of the restricted shares.

What is the tax-offset right mentioned in Darren G. Woody’s Helen of Troy (HELE) Form 4?

The tax-offset right entitles Darren G. Woody to receive a cash amount when the restricted stock vests. This cash is intended to help pay certain tax liabilities incurred in connection with the vesting event, easing the immediate tax impact of the equity grant.

Does the Helen of Troy (HELE) Form 4 show any indirect ownership for Darren G. Woody?

Yes. In addition to his directly held 14,140 common shares, the Form 4 reports 10 Helen of Troy common shares held indirectly by his spouse. This line item highlights a small portion of his overall beneficial interest held through a related party.