Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) HR chief reports RSU vesting and tax shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker SVP and Chief HR Officer Deborah Wintner reported equity transactions tied to previously granted restricted stock units. On February 15, 2026, 1,122 RSUs were converted into common stock, increasing her direct holdings to 12,897.9126 shares.

On the same date, 333 common shares were disposed of at $90.335 per share to cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting. After these tax-withholding transactions, she directly held 12,564.9126 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock.

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)
02/15/2026

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	02/15/2026		M		1,122	A	(1)	12,897.9126	D
Common Stock	02/15/2026		F		333(2)	D	$90.335	12,564.9126	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)	02/15/2026		M			1,122	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,122	$0	0	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. On February 15, 2023, the reporting person was granted 3,366 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	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SWK executive Deborah Wintner report?

Deborah Wintner reported vesting-related equity transactions. On February 15, 2026, 1,122 restricted stock units converted into common stock, followed by the disposition of 333 shares to cover tax withholding obligations, leaving her with 12,564.9126 directly owned Stanley Black & Decker shares.

How many Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares does Deborah Wintner now hold?

After the reported transactions, Deborah Wintner directly holds 12,564.9126 SWK common shares. This reflects RSU conversion into common stock and the withholding of 333 shares for taxes related to the vesting of her restricted stock units on February 15, 2026.

What was the purpose of the 333 SWK shares disposed of by Deborah Wintner?

The 333 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. These shares were disposed of at a price of $90.335 per share in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes for Deborah Wintner’s February 15, 2026 transaction.

What derivative securities did SWK executive Deborah Wintner exercise?

Deborah Wintner exercised 1,122 restricted stock units, a type of derivative security. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one SWK common share, and upon vesting on February 15, 2026, these units converted into 1,122 shares of common stock.

When were Deborah Wintner’s SWK restricted stock units originally granted?

The restricted stock units were granted on February 15, 2023. The grant covered 3,366 RSUs that vest in three approximately equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, as described in the Form 4 explanatory footnotes.

What role does Deborah Wintner hold at Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?

Deborah Wintner serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Stanley Black & Decker. Her officer status is disclosed in the Form 4, which reports her equity transactions, including RSU vesting and related tax-withholding share dispositions.