Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) SVP logs RSU awards and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker senior vice president and Chief HR Officer Deborah Wintner reported equity compensation activity involving common stock and restricted stock units. She received a grant of 348 shares of common stock at no cost and 1,030 shares through the exercise or conversion of restricted stock units.

Following these transactions, she also had 285 shares of common stock withheld at a price of $90.545 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of RSUs. Footnotes explain that each RSU represents one share of common stock and that some shares were earned under the company’s 2023–2025 long-term incentive performance award program.

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)
02/21/2026

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	02/21/2026		M		1,030	A	(1)	13,594.9126	D
Common Stock	02/21/2026		F		285(2)	D	$90.545	13,309.9126	D
Common Stock	02/23/2026		A		348(3)	A	$0	13,657.9126	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)	02/21/2026		M			1,030	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	1,030	$0	2,060	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 obligation upon vesting of RSUs.

3. Shares received upon satisfaction of performance criteria pursuant to the 2023-2025 long-term incentive performance award program under the Company's 2022 Omnibus Award Plan.

4. As previously reported, on February 21, 2025, the reporting person was granted 3,090 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	02/24/2026
	** 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 changes, including common stock grants, RSU conversions, and tax-withholding share dispositions. These transactions reflect routine vesting and award activity rather than open-market buying or selling of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares by the executive.

How many Stanley Black & Decker shares did the SWK executive acquire in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows Ms. Wintner acquired 348 shares of common stock through a grant and 1,030 shares of common stock from RSU conversion. These awards were reported at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation rather than cash purchases in the open market.

What does the tax-withholding transaction in the SWK Form 4 mean for shareholders?

The Form 4 reports 285 common shares withheld at $90.545 each to satisfy Ms. Wintner’s tax obligations when RSUs vested. This is a non‑open‑market disposition commonly used to cover taxes due on equity compensation, not a discretionary sale of shares into the market.

How are restricted stock units (RSUs) described in the Stanley Black & Decker Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. Footnotes state some shares were earned after performance criteria were met under the 2023–2025 long‑term incentive program in the company’s 2022 Omnibus Award Plan.

What long-term incentive program is referenced in the SWK executive’s Form 4 filing?

The filing references shares received after satisfying performance criteria in the 2023–2025 long‑term incentive performance award program under Stanley Black & Decker’s 2022 Omnibus Award Plan. This indicates part of the equity reported is performance‑based compensation tied to multi‑year goals.

Did the SWK executive make any open-market purchases or sales in this Form 4?

The reported transactions involve grants, RSU exercises or conversions, and shares withheld for taxes, not open‑market trades. Codes A, M, and F indicate equity awards, derivative conversions, and tax‑withholding dispositions, rather than discretionary buying or selling of SWK stock on an exchange.