Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) HR chief gets RSU, option grants and tax share withholdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. senior vice president and Chief HR Officer Deborah Wintner reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 27, 2026, she was granted 3,638 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 13,951 stock options, each RSU representing one share of common stock. According to the footnotes, these RSUs and options will vest or become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

On March 1, 2026, she exercised or converted 802 RSUs into 802 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, then had 222 shares and 96 shares of common stock withheld at prices of $85.9000 and $88.9450 to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After these transactions, she directly owned 14,141.9126 shares of 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^*

Wintner Deborah

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 STANLEY DRIVE

(Street)

NEW BRITAIN CT 06053

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. [ SWK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief HR Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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	03/01/2026		M		802	A	(1)	14,459.9126	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		222(2)	D	$85.9	14,237.9126	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		96(3)	D	$88.945	14,141.9126	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	(1)	02/27/2026		A		3,638		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	3,638	$0	3,638	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$85.9	02/27/2026		A		13,951		(5)	02/27/2036	Common Stock	13,951	$0	13,951	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			802	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	802	$0	802	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations upon vesting of RSUs.

3. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations on shares received under the 2023-2025 long-term incentive performance award program.

4. RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

5. Options will become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

6. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,407 RSUs vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Donald J. Riccitelli, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SWK executive Deborah Wintner report on this Form 4?

Deborah Wintner reported equity compensation activity, including new grants and vesting. She received restricted stock units, stock options, and converted RSUs into common shares, with a portion of shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to those vesting and performance-based awards.

How many restricted stock units did Deborah Wintner receive from Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?

Deborah Wintner received a grant of 3,638 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stanley Black & Decker common stock, vesting over time in three approximately equal annual installments starting February 27, 2027.

What stock option grant did the SWK SVP, Chief HR Officer, report?

The SVP, Chief HR Officer reported a new grant of 13,951 stock options described as a right to buy common stock. These options become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027, aligning with the long-term incentive structure.

How many Stanley Black & Decker shares did Deborah Wintner acquire from RSUs vesting?

She acquired 802 shares of common stock upon the exercise or conversion of an equal number of restricted stock units. The Form 4 shows these shares at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a compensatory equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

Why were some SWK shares withheld in Deborah Wintner’s Form 4 filing?

The filing notes that 222 shares and 96 shares of common stock were withheld. Footnotes explain these withholdings satisfied her tax withholding obligations on vesting RSUs and shares from the 2023–2025 long-term incentive performance award program.

What is Deborah Wintner’s direct common stock holding in SWK after these transactions?

After completing the reported grants, conversions, and tax withholdings, Deborah Wintner directly held 14,141.9126 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. This figure reflects her updated ownership position following the March 1, 2026 transactions.

When will the newly granted SWK RSUs and options to Deborah Wintner vest or become exercisable?

The new RSUs and options granted on February 27, 2026 vest over time. Footnotes state both the RSUs and stock options will vest or become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027, supporting long-term incentive alignment.