Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) director adds deferred share awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker director Susan K. Carter received additional equity-based compensation in the form of deferred shares and common stock. On March 24, 2026, she was credited with 512.2588 deferred shares tied to dividend equivalents under the RSU Deferral Plan and 45.0150 deferred shares from reinvested dividends in the Deferred Compensation Plan.

She also acquired 66.2704 shares of common stock through the deferral of quarterly director fees. After these awards, her directly held common stock position increased to 5758.4266 shares. The deferred shares will convert into common stock and be settled in accordance with her deferral elections, generally after she leaves the Board.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider CARTER SUSAN K

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	512.259	$70.77	$36K
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	45.015	$70.77	$3K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	66.27	$70.77	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 4,352.177 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,758.427 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Under the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "RSU Deferral Plan"), each director's account is credited with dividend equivalents on the deferred restricted stock units when the Company pays cash dividends on its common stock (including special dividends, if any), and such dividend equivalents are denominated in additional restricted stock units based on the average of the high and low price per share on the New York Stock Exchange on the payment date applicable to such dividend. The number of shares reflects the credit of such dividend equivalents to the reporting person's account under the RSU Deferral Plan, which will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred restricted stock units. Represents deferred shares acquired pursuant to the Stanley Black & Decker Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") as a result of the deferral of quarterly director fees paid in cash to the reporting person. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. The deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan, including any additional deferred shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, will be settled in one lump sum payment of common stock on the first business day of the calendar year immediately following the date on which the reporting person ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors. Represents additional deferred shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends paid on deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. Such deferred shares will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred shares.

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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^*

CARTER SUSAN K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 STANLEY DRIVE

(Street)

NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT 06053

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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)
03/24/2026

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	03/24/2026		A		66.2704(1)	A	$70.77	5,758.4266	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
Deferred Shares	(2)	03/24/2026		A		512.2588		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	512.2588	$70.77	4,352.1766	D
Deferred Shares	(3)	03/24/2026		A		45.015		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	45.015	$70.77	4,397.1916	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Under the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "RSU Deferral Plan"), each director's account is credited with dividend equivalents on the deferred restricted stock units when the Company pays cash dividends on its common stock (including special dividends, if any), and such dividend equivalents are denominated in additional restricted stock units based on the average of the high and low price per share on the New York Stock Exchange on the payment date applicable to such dividend. The number of shares reflects the credit of such dividend equivalents to the reporting person's account under the RSU Deferral Plan, which will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred restricted stock units.

2. Represents deferred shares acquired pursuant to the Stanley Black & Decker Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") as a result of the deferral of quarterly director fees paid in cash to the reporting person. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. The deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan, including any additional deferred shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, will be settled in one lump sum payment of common stock on the first business day of the calendar year immediately following the date on which the reporting person ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors.

3. Represents additional deferred shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends paid on deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. Such deferred shares will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred shares.

Remarks:

	/s/ Donald J. Riccitelli, Attorney-in-Fact	03/26/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did SWK director Susan K. Carter report?

Susan K. Carter reported acquiring additional equity awards, not selling shares. She received deferred share credits and common stock tied to dividend equivalents and deferred director fees, all as part of established director compensation and deferral plans.

How many deferred shares did Susan K. Carter receive in this SWK filing?

She received 512.2588 deferred shares from dividend equivalents and 45.0150 additional deferred shares from dividend reinvestment. These awards accumulate in her deferred compensation accounts and will be settled in common stock under her deferral elections.

How many SWK common shares does Susan K. Carter hold after these transactions?

After the March 24, 2026 transactions, Susan K. Carter directly holds 5758.4266 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. This reflects equity compensation from director fee deferrals credited as stock rather than cash.

Were Susan K. Carter’s SWK transactions open-market buys or sales?

They were not open-market purchases or sales. The filing shows grant or award acquisitions coded “A,” representing deferred share credits and common stock issued through director compensation and dividend reinvestment plans rather than market trading.

When will Susan K. Carter’s deferred SWK shares be settled into common stock?

Deferred shares and dividend equivalents will be settled in common stock according to her deferral elections. Under the Deferred Compensation Plan, settlement generally occurs in a lump sum after she ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors.

What plans govern the SWK deferred share awards to Susan K. Carter?

The awards are governed by the 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. These plans credit dividend equivalents and deferred fees as additional restricted or deferred shares.