SWK CEO options at $69.03 expiring 2035; RSUs granted

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) reported a routine insider equity grant to its President and Chief Executive Officer via Form 4. On 11/06/2025, the officer received 6,107 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, and 25,503 stock options with an exercise price of $69.03.

The RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on November 6, 2026. The options will become exercisable on the same three-installment schedule beginning on November 6, 2026, and carry an expiration date of November 6, 2035. These awards reflect standard long-term incentive compensation for the CEO.

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Nelson Christopher John

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres., Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/06/2025

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

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)	11/06/2025		A		6,107		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	6,107	$0	6,107	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$69.03	11/06/2025		A		25,503		(3)	11/06/2035	Common Stock	25,503	$0	25,503	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. Restricted stock units will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on November 6, 2026.

3. Options will become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on November 6, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Janet M. Link, Attorney-in-Fact	11/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did SWK disclose in this Form 4?

The CEO received 6,107 RSUs and 25,503 stock options at an exercise price of $69.03 on 11/06/2025.

How do the RSUs vest for SWK's CEO?

The 6,107 RSUs vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on November 6, 2026.

When do the stock options become exercisable?

The 25,503 options become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments starting on November 6, 2026.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of the options?

The options have an exercise price of $69.03 and expire on November 6, 2035.

What does each RSU represent?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of SWK common stock upon vesting.

Who is the reporting person and their role at SWK?

The reporting person serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and is also a Director.