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Newell Brands (NWL) director exercises RSUs and receives 39,325-unit award

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Newell Brands director James P. Keane reported compensation-related equity activity. He exercised previously granted restricted stock units into 30,418 shares of Newell Brands common stock, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 54,692 shares after the transactions.

Keane also received a new award of 39,325 restricted stock units, 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 stockholder meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after the prior year’s meeting, provided he remains in continuous board service through the vesting date.

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Insider KEANE JAMES P
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 — 54,692 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. N/A Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands Inc. common stock. 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.
RSUs exercised into common stock 30,418 shares Exercised from restricted stock units into Newell Brands common stock
Common shares held after transactions 54,692 shares Direct Newell Brands common stock holdings post-transaction
New RSU award size 39,325 units Restricted stock units granted to director on grant date
Transactions classified as acquisitions 3 transactions All reported as acquire-type events in transaction summary
Derivative exercises recorded 1 exercise Exercise or conversion of derivative security per summary
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The filing reports transactions involving “Restricted Stock Units” as director equity awards."
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 exercise/conversion financial
"A transaction is labeled as a “derivative exercise/conversion” of restricted stock units into common shares."
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"One RSU transaction is described as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” of derivative securities."
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a “contingent right” to receive one share of common stock."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
KEANE JAMES P
(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$054,692D
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(2)05/07/2026M30,41805/07/2026 (1)Common Stock30,418$00D
Restricted Stock Units(2)05/07/2026A39,325 (3) (1)Common Stock39,325$039,325D
Explanation of Responses:
1. N/A
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Newell Brands Inc. common stock.
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 James P. Keane05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did James P. Keane report at Newell Brands (NWL)?

James P. Keane reported exercising 30,418 restricted stock units into common shares and receiving a new grant of 39,325 restricted stock units. All transactions were compensation-related equity awards rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares does James P. Keane hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, James P. Keane directly holds 54,692 shares of Newell Brands common stock. In addition, he holds 39,325 restricted stock units that may convert into an equal number of shares upon vesting, subject to continued board service.

What size RSU award did Newell Brands (NWL) grant to James P. Keane?

Newell Brands granted James P. Keane 39,325 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock if vesting conditions are met, aligning part of his director compensation with future company performance and service.

When do James P. Keane’s new RSUs at Newell Brands (NWL) vest?

The RSUs 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 Keane remains in continuous board service through that vesting date.

Were there any open-market buys or sells in this Newell Brands (NWL) Form 4?

No open-market buys or sells were reported. The filing shows an exercise of previously granted restricted stock units into 30,418 common shares and a new grant of 39,325 restricted stock units, both categorized as compensation-related equity transactions.