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Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) CAO reports RSU grants, option awards and tax share withholding

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Stanley Black & Decker Chief Accounting Officer Scot Greulach reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 27, 2026, he received grants of 2,566 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 4,554 stock options, each RSU and option relating to one share of common stock. The RSUs and options vest or become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

On March 1, 2026, previously granted RSUs were converted into 817 shares of common stock at no cost through a derivative exercise, increasing his direct common stock holdings. On the same date, 226 shares of common stock were withheld to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting, leaving Greulach with 6,921.292 directly owned common shares.

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Insider Greulach Scot
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 817 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 817 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 226 $85.90 $19K
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 2,566 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 4,554 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,384 shares (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,554 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 6,921.292 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
  2. F2. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations upon vesting of RSUs.
  3. F3. RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.
  4. F4. Options will become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.
  5. F5. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,453 RSUs vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

FAQ

What equity awards did SWK executive Scot Greulach receive in this Form 4?
Scot Greulach received 2,566 restricted stock units and 4,554 stock options, each tied to one share of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. Both awards were granted on February 27, 2026 as part of his equity compensation.

How do Scot Greulach’s new RSUs at SWK vest over time?
The 2,566 RSUs granted to Scot Greulach will vest in three approximately equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 27, 2027, creating a multi‑year schedule tied to continued service with Stanley Black & Decker.

When do Scot Greulach’s new Stanley Black & Decker stock options become exercisable?
Greulach’s 4,554 stock options become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments. This schedule starts on February 27, 2027, aligning with the RSU vesting pattern and spreading potential exercise opportunities over several years.

What happened when Scot Greulach’s RSUs converted to SWK common stock?
On March 1, 2026, 817 RSUs converted into the same number of Stanley Black & Decker common shares at a price of $0.00, reflecting a derivative exercise rather than an open‑market purchase.

Why were some SWK shares disposed of in Scot Greulach’s Form 4?
The filing shows a disposition of 226 common shares at $85.90 on March 1, 2026. Footnotes state these shares were withheld to satisfy Greulach’s tax obligations upon RSU vesting, not an open‑market sale.

How many SWK shares does Scot Greulach own directly after these transactions?
Following the RSU conversion and tax-withholding share disposition, Scot Greulach directly owns 6,921.292 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. This reflects his updated direct ownership position after the reported equity events.

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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*
Greulach Scot
(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)
Chief Accounting 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 817 A (1) 7,147.292 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 F 226(2) D $85.9 6,921.292 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 2,566 (3) (3) Common Stock 2,566 $0 2,566 D
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $85.9 02/27/2026 A 4,554 (4) 02/27/2036 Common Stock 4,554 $0 4,554 D
Restricted Stock Units (1) 03/01/2026 M 817 (5) (5) Common Stock 817 $0 818 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. RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.
4. Options will become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.
5. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,453 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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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