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Director exercises 30,418 shares after RSU grant at Newell Brands (NWL)

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Newell Brands director Gary H. Pilnick reported routine equity compensation moves. On May 7, 2026, he exercised derivative securities to acquire 30,418 shares of Newell Brands common stock, leaving him with 30,418 common shares held directly after the transaction.

On the same date, he also received a new grant of 39,325 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. According to the award terms, these RSUs vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders’ meeting, provided he remains in continuous Board service.

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Insider PILNICK GARY H
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 — 30,418 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 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.
Common shares acquired 30,418 shares Non-derivative common stock held directly after May 7, 2026 exercise
RSU grant size 39,325 units Restricted Stock Units granted on May 7, 2026
RSUs exercised 30,418 units Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock on May 7, 2026
RSUs outstanding after grant 39,325 units Total Restricted Stock Units held directly following the award
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands Inc. common stock."
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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
continuous service on the Board financial
"provided the Reporting Person remains in continuous service on the Board until such vesting date."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
PILNICK GARY H

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/07/2026M30,418A$030,418D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/07/2026M30,41805/07/2026 (2)Common Stock30,418$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/07/2026A39,325 (3) (2)Common Stock39,325$039,325D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands Inc. common stock.
2. N/A
3. 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 Gary Pilnick05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Newell Brands (NWL) director Gary H. Pilnick report?

Gary H. Pilnick reported equity-related acquisitions, not open-market trades. On May 7, 2026, he exercised derivative securities into 30,418 common shares and received a new grant of 39,325 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of director compensation.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) common shares does Gary H. Pilnick hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Gary H. Pilnick directly holds 30,418 shares of Newell Brands common stock. In addition, he has an outstanding award of 39,325 Restricted Stock Units, which may convert into common shares upon vesting, subject to the award’s conditions.

What are the terms of Gary H. Pilnick’s 39,325 RSU grant at Newell Brands (NWL)?

The 39,325 RSUs each represent a contingent right to receive one Newell Brands common share. The award vests in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders’ meeting, if he remains in continuous Board service.

Were Gary H. Pilnick’s Newell Brands (NWL) transactions open-market buys or sells?

No, the filing shows no open-market purchases or sales. The transactions are classified as derivative exercises and a grant award, meaning they reflect equity compensation and conversions rather than discretionary buying or selling in the public market.

What type of derivative securities did Gary H. Pilnick exercise at Newell Brands (NWL)?

He exercised Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into common stock. One transaction converted 30,418 RSUs into an equal number of Newell Brands common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per unit, consistent with typical RSU settlement mechanics.