Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) director granted deferred and common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker director Adrian V. Mitchell reported compensation-related share awards rather than open-market trades. On March 24, 2026, he acquired deferred share units and common stock at a reference price of $70.77 per share under non-employee director plans.

Deferred shares credited under the company’s Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan track cash dividends and director fees and are denominated in additional restricted stock units. Each deferred share entitles him to receive one share of common stock, generally paid in a lump sum after he leaves the Board.

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^*

Mitchell Adrian V

(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		111.7416(1)	A	$70.77	9,638.7243	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	6,509.7951	D
Deferred Shares	(3)	03/24/2026		A		71.1736		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	71.1736	$70.77	6,580.9687	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 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan"). 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Donald J. Riccitelli, Attorney-in-Fact	03/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) report for Adrian V. Mitchell?

Adrian V. Mitchell reported acquiring additional deferred share units and common stock as director compensation. The awards were credited under non-employee director deferral plans, reflecting fee deferrals and dividend equivalents rather than open-market buying or selling.

Were the Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) transactions open-market buys or sells?

The transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They are coded as awards, reflecting deferred share units and common stock credited as director compensation and dividend equivalents under company plans, rather than discretionary trading in Stanley Black & Decker shares.

How many shares does Adrian V. Mitchell hold after these SWK transactions?

After these awards, Mitchell directly holds 6,580.9687 deferred shares and 9,638.7243 shares of common stock. These figures reflect cumulative positions following the March 24, 2026 grants and credits under the company’s non-employee director compensation and deferral arrangements.

How do Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) deferred shares for directors work?

Deferred shares for directors represent compensation and dividend equivalents credited instead of immediate cash or stock. Each deferred share corresponds to one share of common stock, typically paid in a single lump sum after the director leaves the Board, aligning payouts with board service.

What role do dividends play in the SWK director deferred share plans?

When Stanley Black & Decker pays cash dividends on common stock, directors’ deferred units receive dividend equivalents. These are converted into additional restricted or deferred share units based on the stock’s average high and low price on the dividend payment date, compounding director holdings over time.

When will Adrian V. Mitchell’s Stanley Black & Decker deferred shares be settled?

Deferred shares credited to Mitchell’s account under the Deferred Compensation Plan are scheduled to be settled in one 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.