Newell Brands executive vests RSUs, covers taxes in stock

Newell Brands executive Kristine Kay Malkoski reported compensation-related share transactions tied to performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Newell Brands executive Kristine Kay Malkoski reported compensation-related share transactions tied to performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs). She exercised PRSUs into 75,216 shares of common stock at a stated value of $5.83 per share and delivered 33,727 shares to cover tax withholding, a non-market disposition. After these transactions, she holds 356,735 shares of Newell Brands common stock directly. These actions reflect equity award vesting and associated tax obligations rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

75,216 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Malkoski Kristine Kay

Role President, Learning & Dev.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	75,216	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	75,216	$5.83	$439K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	33,727	$5.83	$197K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 356,735 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. The withholding of shares to cover taxes on the vesting was calculated on the Company's closing stock price on July 2, 2026.
2. F2. Each Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
3. F3. The terms of the Reporting Person's PRSUs granted on July 5, 2023 provide for a seventy percent (70%) vesting on July 5, 2025, and a thirty percent (30%) vesting on July 5, 2026, subject to the continuous employment with the Company.
4. F4. N/A

Key Figures

Shares acquired via PRSU exercise: 75,216 shares Tax withholding shares: 33,727 shares Per-share value used: $5.83 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired via PRSU exercise 75,216 shares Performance-based RSUs converted to common stock

Tax withholding shares 33,727 shares Delivered to cover tax liability on vesting

Per-share value used $5.83 per share Stated transaction price for common stock

Shares held after transactions 356,735 shares Direct ownership of Newell Brands common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU"), tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU") financial

"Each Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU") represents a contingent right"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion""

vesting financial

"provide for a seventy percent (70%) vesting on July 5, 2025"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Newell Brands (NWL) report for Kristine Kay Malkoski?

Kristine Kay Malkoski exercised performance-based restricted stock units into Newell Brands common shares and had a portion withheld to cover taxes. These actions are compensation-related and not open-market buying or selling activity.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares did Malkoski acquire through PRSU vesting?

Malkoski acquired 75,216 shares of Newell Brands common stock through the exercise of performance-based restricted stock units. Each PRSU converts into one common share as the awards vest under their grant terms.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares were withheld for Malkoski’s taxes?

Newell Brands withheld 33,727 shares of common stock to cover Malkoski’s tax obligations on the vesting. The withholding amount was calculated using the company’s closing stock price on July 2, 2026.

What are PRSUs in the context of Newell Brands (NWL) executive compensation?

At Newell Brands, each Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit (PRSU) represents a contingent right to receive one common share. Vesting depends on grant terms, including performance conditions and continued employment with the company.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares does Malkoski hold after these transactions?

Following the reported vesting and tax withholding transactions, Malkoski directly holds 356,735 shares of Newell Brands common stock. This reflects her remaining position after delivering shares to satisfy tax obligations.

Were Malkoski’s Newell Brands (NWL) transactions open-market sales or purchases?

The filing shows no open-market sales or purchases by Malkoski. Reported activity consists of PRSU exercises and shares delivered to cover tax liabilities, which are standard equity compensation mechanics rather than discretionary trading.

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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^*

Malkoski Kristine Kay

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O NEWELL BRANDS INC.

5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY NE, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30328

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEWELL BRANDS INC. [ NWL ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Learning & Dev.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/05/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	07/05/2026		M		75,216	A	$5.83	390,462	D
Common Stock	07/05/2026		F		33,727	D	$5.83(1)	356,735	D

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	(2)	07/05/2026		M			75,216	(3)	(4)	Common Stock	75,216	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The withholding of shares to cover taxes on the vesting was calculated on the Company's closing stock price on July 2, 2026.

2. Each Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.

3. The terms of the Reporting Person's PRSUs granted on July 5, 2023 provide for a seventy percent (70%) vesting on July 5, 2025, and a thirty percent (30%) vesting on July 5, 2026, subject to the continuous employment with the Company.

4. N/A

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradford R. Turner, Attorney in Fact for Kristine Malkoski	07/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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