Director in Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) gains deferred shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. director Michael David Hankin reported compensation-related share awards rather than market trades. On March 24, 2026, he acquired 441.6024 deferred shares and 154.9873 additional deferred shares through the company’s non-employee director deferred compensation plans, both tied to fee deferrals and dividend reinvestment.

He also received 142.3014 shares of common stock credited as dividend-equivalent awards on previously deferred restricted stock units. All holdings are reported as directly owned, and there were no open-market purchases or sales. Following these awards, his direct common stock holdings totaled 14,431.7812 shares.

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^*

Hankin Michael David

(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		142.3014(1)	A	$70.77	14,431.7812	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		441.6024		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	441.6024	$70.77	13,655.7159	D
Deferred Shares	(3)	03/24/2026		A		154.9873		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	154.9873	$70.77	13,810.7032	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
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) disclose in this Form 4 for Michael David Hankin?

The Form 4 shows director Michael David Hankin acquired deferred and common shares as compensation. Awards came from director fee deferrals and dividend-equivalent credits, not from open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many shares did SWK director Michael David Hankin acquire in this filing?

He acquired 441.6024 deferred shares, 154.9873 additional deferred shares, and 142.3014 common shares. These amounts reflect director fee deferrals and reinvested dividends credited under Stanley Black & Decker’s non-employee director compensation plans.

Were Michael David Hankin’s SWK transactions open-market buys or sells?

No, the transactions were grant or award acquisitions, not market trades. They represent deferred director fees and dividend-equivalent reinvestments under company plans, with no open-market buying or selling of Stanley Black & Decker stock reported.

What are deferred shares and dividend equivalents in the SWK director plans?

Deferred shares represent director fees taken in stock instead of cash, credited to an account and settled later in common shares. Dividend equivalents are additional restricted or deferred units credited when Stanley Black & Decker pays cash dividends on its common stock.

How many Stanley Black & Decker shares does Michael David Hankin hold after these awards?

After the reported awards, his direct common stock holdings total 14,431.7812 shares. This figure reflects the cumulative position following the new deferred share credits and dividend-equivalent common share awards reported in the Form 4.

When will Michael David Hankin’s deferred SWK shares be settled into common stock?

Deferred shares from the director compensation plan are paid in a lump sum of common stock on the first business day of the calendar year after he ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, according to the plan terms.