Newell Brands (NWL) executive reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NEWELL BRANDS INC. executive Melanie Arlene Huet, President, Home & Com - Home, reported multiple equity compensation transactions in mid-February 2026. On February 16 and 17, 2026, time-based and performance-based restricted stock units were exercised/converted into shares of common stock, reflecting scheduled vesting tied to her continued employment.

To cover related tax obligations, the company withheld shares, treated as dispositions at prices of $4.70 on February 16 and $4.67 on February 17, calculated using the company’s closing stock prices on earlier dates. After these derivative exercises, tax-withholding dispositions, and conversions, Huet directly owned 91,867 shares of Newell Brands common stock.

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^*

Huet Melanie Arlene

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O NEWELL BRANDS INC.

5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY NE, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30328

(City) (State) (Zip)

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 - Home

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/16/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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	02/16/2026		M		14,341	A	$0	66,348	D
Common Stock	02/16/2026		F		4,562	D	$4.7(1)	61,786	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		6,460	A	$0	68,246	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		1,928	D	$4.67(2)	66,318	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		19,613	A	$0	85,931	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		5,853	D	$4.67(2)	80,078	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		18,177	A	$0	98,255	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		6,388	D	$4.67(2)	91,867	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	(3)	02/16/2026		M			14,341	(4)	(5)	Common Stock	14,341	$0	14,342	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	02/17/2026		M			6,460	(4)	(5)	Common Stock	6,460	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	02/17/2026		M			19,613	(4)	(5)	Common Stock	19,613	$0	39,228	D
Restricted Stock Units	(6)	02/17/2026		M			18,177	(7)	(5)	Common Stock	18,177	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Withholding of shares to cover taxes on the vesting was calculated based on the Company's closing stock price on February 13, 2026.

2. Withholding of shares to cover taxes on the vesting was calculated based on the Company's closing stock price on February 17, 2026.

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

4. The TRSU vests ratably in one-third increments on the grant date's first, second and third anniversaries, subject to the reporting person's continuous employment with the Company.

5. N/A

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

7. The terms of the reporting person's PRSUs provide for vesting on February 17, 2026, subject to continuous employment with the Company.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradford R. Turner, Attorney in Fact for Melanie A. Huet	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did NWL executive Melanie Huet report?

Melanie Huet reported vested restricted stock units converting into Newell Brands common stock on February 16 and 17, 2026, along with share dispositions for tax withholding. These are equity compensation-related transactions, not open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Newell Brands (NWL) shares does Melanie Huet own after these Form 4 transactions?

Following the reported vesting, conversions and tax-withholding dispositions, Melanie Huet directly owns 91,867 shares of Newell Brands common stock. This figure reflects her updated direct ownership after all Form 4 transactions on February 16 and 17, 2026.

Were Melanie Huet’s NWL transactions open-market buys or sells?

No, the Form 4 shows derivative exercises/conversions of restricted stock units and share dispositions for tax withholding. Code M entries reflect RSU vesting into common stock, while code F entries represent shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, not discretionary market trades.

What do the F-code transactions on the Newell Brands Form 4 represent?

The F-code transactions represent shares withheld to pay taxes due on vesting. The withholding amounts were valued using Newell Brands’ closing stock prices, including $4.70 and $4.67 per share, as specified in the filing’s transaction details and footnotes.

What are TRSUs and PRSUs in the NWL Form 4 footnotes?

TRSUs are time-based restricted stock units, and PRSUs are performance-based restricted stock units. Each unit generally represents a right to receive one share of Newell Brands common stock, subject to vesting schedules and continued employment conditions described in the footnotes.

When do Melanie Huet’s Newell Brands PRSUs vest?

The filing states that Melanie Huet’s performance-based restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on February 17, 2026, subject to her continuous employment with Newell Brands. Upon vesting, each PRSU converts into one share of the company’s common stock.