Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) director adds deferred and common shares via plans

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker director Jane Palmieri reported routine share accruals tied to board compensation plans. On March 24, she acquired 24.6528 deferred shares linked to dividend equivalents on restricted stock units, bringing her deferred share balance to 2,126.5332. She also received 122.3091 common shares through dividend reinvestment on previously deferred director compensation, increasing her directly held common stock to 10,550.2742 shares. These deferred and dividend-reinvested shares will be settled in common stock in accordance with her deferral elections, generally after she leaves the Board of Directors.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Palmieri Jane

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	24.653	$70.77	$2K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	122.309	$70.77	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 2,126.533 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 10,550.274 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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. 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 March 1 immediately following the date on which the reporting person ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Palmieri Jane

(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		122.3091(1)	A	$70.77	10,550.2742	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		24.6528		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	24.6528	$70.77	2,126.5332	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 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 March 1 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
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SWK director Jane Palmieri report on this Form 4?

Jane Palmieri reported two acquisition transactions on March 24. She received 24.6528 deferred shares from dividend equivalents on restricted stock units and 122.3091 common shares from dividend reinvestment under director compensation plans, increasing both her deferred and directly held share balances.

Were Jane Palmieri’s SWK Form 4 transactions open-market stock purchases?

No, the Form 4 shows compensation-related awards, not open-market purchases. The shares arose from dividend equivalents and dividend reinvestment under Stanley Black & Decker director compensation and deferral plans, rather than discretionary buying or selling in the market.

How many SWK deferred shares does Jane Palmieri hold after these transactions?

After the March 24 transaction, Jane Palmieri holds 2,126.5332 deferred shares. These reflect restricted stock units and dividend equivalents credited under the company’s non-employee director deferral plan, to be settled in common stock according to her deferral election after board service ends.

How many SWK common shares does Jane Palmieri own directly after this Form 4?

Following the grant of 122.3091 dividend-reinvested shares, Jane Palmieri directly owns 10,550.2742 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. These holdings are separate from her deferred shares, which will convert into common stock upon future settlement.

When will Jane Palmieri’s SWK deferred shares and dividend equivalents be settled?

The filing states that deferred shares and dividend equivalents will be settled in common stock in line with her deferral elections. For the Deferred Compensation Plan, settlement occurs in one lump sum on March 1 immediately after she ceases to be a Board member.

What plans govern the SWK shares reported in Jane Palmieri’s Form 4?

The transactions are governed by the 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Both plans credit dividend equivalents or deferred shares that convert into common stock upon future settlement events.