Newell Brands (NWL) director Lopez exercises 30,418 shares and receives 39,325 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Newell Brands Inc. director Gerardo I. Lopez reported equity compensation activity rather than open‑market trading. On May 7, 2026, he exercised derivative rights covering 30,418 shares of common stock, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 129,770 shares. The filing also shows a new grant of 39,325 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands common stock. A footnote explains the award will vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after the prior year’s meeting, provided Lopez remains in continuous Board service. Another footnote notes that his total share amount includes 25,367 shares owned jointly with his spouse, which had previously been reported as indirectly owned.

Insights

Insider transactions analyst

Director Lopez’s Form 4 shows routine equity compensation activity with no open‑market buying or selling.

The filing for Newell Brands Inc. details that director Gerardo I. Lopez exercised derivative securities into 30,418 common shares and received a grant of 39,325 RSUs. These are compensation-related events rather than discretionary stock purchases or sales.

After the exercise, Lopez directly holds 129,770 common shares, and the RSU grant adds a future claim on 39,325 additional shares, subject to vesting conditions tied to Board service and meeting timing. No remaining derivative positions are listed, indicating the exercised RSUs were fully converted.

The transaction summary shows three acquiring-type entries and no disposals, with exerciseShares of 30,418 and netBuySellDirection described as neutral. For investors, this reads as standard director compensation and housekeeping around ownership reporting, including clarification that 25,367 shares are jointly owned with his spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

30,418 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider LOPEZ GERARDO I

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	30,418	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	39,325	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	30,418	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 129,770 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Total amount includes 25,367 owned jointly with spouse previously incorrectly reported as indirectly owned. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands Inc. common stock. N/A The award shall vest in full upon the earlier of: (i) the first anniversary of the date of the grant of the award or (ii) the next annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, which is at least 50 weeks after the immediately preceding year's annual meeting of the Company's stockholders; provided the Reporting Person remains in continuous service on the Board until such vesting date.

Key Figures

Common shares acquired via exercise: 30,418 shares RSU grant size: 39,325 RSUs Shares held after transactions: 129,770 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Common shares acquired via exercise 30,418 shares Exercise or conversion of derivative security on May 7, 2026

RSU grant size 39,325 RSUs Grant, award, or other acquisition on May 7, 2026

Shares held after transactions 129,770 shares Total direct common stock holdings following exercise

Jointly owned shares with spouse 25,367 shares Included in total direct holdings; previously reported as indirect

Exercise transactions count 1 exercise, 30,418 shares transactionSummary exerciseCount and exerciseShares

Acquiring-type transactions 3 transactions transactionSummary acquireCount

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, contingent right, continuous service, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The filing shows a new grant of 39,325 restricted stock units (RSUs)"

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.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: 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.

contingent right financial

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

continuous service financial

"provided the Reporting Person remains in continuous service on the Board"

annual meeting of the Company's stockholders regulatory

"The award shall vest in full upon the earlier of the first anniversary or the next annual meeting of the Company's stockholders"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LOPEZ GERARDO I

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	05/07/2026		M		30,418	A	$0	129,770(1)	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)	05/07/2026		M			30,418	05/07/2026	(3)	Common Stock	30,418	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	05/07/2026		A		39,325		(4)	(3)	Common Stock	39,325	$0	39,325	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Total amount includes 25,367 owned jointly with spouse previously incorrectly reported as indirectly owned.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands Inc. common stock.

3. N/A

4. The award shall vest in full upon the earlier of: (i) the first anniversary of the date of the grant of the award or (ii) the next annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, which is at least 50 weeks after the immediately preceding year's annual meeting of the Company's stockholders; provided the Reporting Person remains in continuous service on the Board until such vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradford R. Turner, Attorney in Fact for Gerardo I. Lopez	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Newell Brands (NWL) director Gerardo I. Lopez report?

Gerardo I. Lopez reported exercising derivative rights into 30,418 Newell Brands common shares and receiving a grant of 39,325 restricted stock units (RSUs). These events reflect equity compensation and conversions, not open‑market purchases or sales, and increased his direct common share holdings.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares does Gerardo I. Lopez hold after these transactions?

Following the reported activity, Gerardo I. Lopez directly holds 129,770 shares of Newell Brands common stock. This total includes 25,367 shares owned jointly with his spouse, which were previously reported as indirectly owned, according to a footnote in the Form 4 disclosure.

What is the size and nature of the RSU grant to Newell Brands (NWL) director Lopez?

Lopez received an award of 39,325 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one Newell Brands common share. The RSUs vest in full on the earlier of the grant’s first anniversary or the next qualifying annual stockholders’ meeting, assuming continuous Board service.

Were there any Newell Brands (NWL) insider stock sales in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows no open‑market stock sales or purchases. All three transactions are classified as acquiring-type events, including a derivative exercise for 30,418 shares and a grant of 39,325 RSUs, with the net buy/sell direction described as neutral.

How do the vesting conditions work for Gerardo I. Lopez’s Newell Brands (NWL) RSUs?

The 39,325 RSU award vests fully on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting held at least 50 weeks after the prior year’s meeting, provided Lopez remains in continuous Board service through that vesting date.