Newell Brands executive exercises 18,104 RSUs

Newell Brands Inc. executive Robert F. Posthauer reported compensation-related stock activity involving restricted stock units and associated tax withholding.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Newell Brands Inc. executive Robert F. Posthauer reported compensation-related stock activity involving restricted stock units and associated tax withholding. He exercised or converted 18,104 restricted stock units into common stock at a stated price of $5.83 per share and, in a related move, 5,242 common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, as noted in the footnotes. Following these transactions, he directly holds 89,634 shares of Newell Brands common stock. Footnotes explain that each performance-based restricted stock unit and each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock, with vesting tied to continued employment.

Insider Trade Summary

18,104 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Posthauer Robert F.

Role President, Home & Com. - Com.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	18,104	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	18,104	$5.83	$106K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	5,242	$5.83	$31K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 89,634 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

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 the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
3. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
4. F4. 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.
5. F5. N/A

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 18,104 units Shares withheld for taxes: 5,242 shares Post-transaction holdings: 89,634 shares +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs exercised 18,104 units Restricted stock units converted to common stock on July 5, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 5,242 shares Withholding to cover tax liability on vesting, based on July 2, 2026 close

Post-transaction holdings 89,634 shares Common stock directly held after reported transactions

Stated share price <money>$5.83</money> per share Price per share shown for common stock entries on July 5, 2026

Tax withholding shares (summary) 5,242 shares Tax withholding count in transaction summary

Exercise shares (summary) 18,104 shares Exercise shares reported in transaction summary

Key Terms

Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit, restricted stock unit, tax withholding, vesting, +1 more

5 terms

Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit ("PRSU") represents the right to receive one share..."

restricted stock unit financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share..."

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

tax withholding financial

"The withholding of shares to cover taxes on the vesting was calculated on the Company's closing stock price..."

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

vesting financial

"The terms of the Reporting Person's PRSUs... provide for a seventy percent (70%) vesting on July 5, 2025, and a thirty percent (30%) vesting on July 5, 2026..."

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.

derivative security financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Newell Brands (NWL) report for Robert F. Posthauer?

Newell Brands executive Robert F. Posthauer exercised 18,104 restricted stock units into common stock. In connection with this vesting, 5,242 shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, leaving him with 89,634 directly held common shares after the transactions.

Did Robert F. Posthauer buy or sell Newell Brands (NWL) stock on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market buys or sells. Instead, it records an exercise of 18,104 restricted stock units and a related withholding of 5,242 shares to cover taxes, which is a standard, non-market compensation and tax-settlement mechanism.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares does Robert F. Posthauer hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Robert F. Posthauer directly holds 89,634 shares of Newell Brands common stock. This figure reflects the vesting of 18,104 restricted stock units and the tax withholding of 5,242 shares described in the Form 4.

What are performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) mentioned in the Newell Brands (NWL) filing?

Each performance-based restricted stock unit in the filing represents a right to receive one share of Newell Brands common stock. The terms state that PRSUs granted on July 5, 2023 vest 70% on July 5, 2025 and 30% on July 5, 2026, subject to continued employment.

How was the Newell Brands (NWL) tax withholding amount determined for Posthauer’s RSU vesting?

The filing states that the 5,242 shares withheld for taxes on vesting were calculated using Newell Brands’ closing stock price on July 2, 2026. This method determines how many shares are needed to satisfy the associated tax liability.

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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^*

Posthauer Robert F.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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, Home & Com. - Com.

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		18,104	A	$5.83	94,876	D
Common Stock	07/05/2026		F		5,242	D	$5.83(1)	89,634	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)	(3)	07/05/2026		M			18,104	(4)	(5)	Common Stock	18,104	$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 the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.

3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.

4. 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.

5. N/A

Remarks:

	/s/ Brian J. Decker, Attorney in Fact for Robert F. Posthauer	07/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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