Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) CFO logs RSU, option grants and tax withholdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker executive Patrick D. Hallinan, EVP, CFO & Chief Administrative Officer, reported multiple equity transactions. He acquired 3,567 shares of common stock through the exercise of restricted stock units and ended with 27,058 common shares held directly after related tax withholdings.

On February 27, 2026, he received grants of 13,824 restricted stock units and 53,013 stock options, each representing rights to acquire 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, 1,046 shares at $85.90 and 1,535 shares at $88.945 were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to RSU vesting and the 2023–2025 long-term incentive performance award program, rather than being sold in open-market transactions.

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^*

Hallinan Patrick D

(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)
	EVP, CFO & Chief Admin 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		3,567	A	(1)	29,639	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,046(2)	D	$85.9	28,593	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,535(3)	D	$88.945	27,058	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		13,824		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	13,824	$0	13,824	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$85.9	02/27/2026		A		53,013		(5)	02/27/2036	Common Stock	53,013	$0	53,013	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			3,567	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	3,567	$0	3,568	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. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations on shares received under the 2023-2025 long-term incentive performance award program.

4. RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

5. Options will become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

6. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 10,703 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
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SWK executive Patrick Hallinan report on this Form 4?

Patrick Hallinan reported exercising 3,567 restricted stock units into common shares, receiving 13,824 new RSUs and 53,013 stock options, and having shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to vesting and long-term incentive awards.

Did the SWK CFO buy or sell Stanley Black & Decker common stock on the open market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buys or sells. Shares were acquired through RSU conversion and equity awards, while 2,581 shares were withheld by the company solely to cover tax liabilities on those equity awards.

What new equity awards did SWK grant to CFO Patrick Hallinan?

He received 13,824 restricted stock units and 53,013 stock options. Each RSU represents a right to one share of common stock, and each option is a right to buy one share if and when it becomes exercisable.

When will Patrick Hallinan’s new SWK RSUs and options vest or become exercisable?

The newly granted RSUs and options are scheduled to vest or become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments, beginning on February 27, 2027, providing a multi‑year incentive and retention structure tied to equity compensation.

Why were some SWK shares withheld in Patrick Hallinan’s Form 4 filing?

Shares were withheld to satisfy Hallinan’s tax withholding obligations. The filing notes withholdings on RSU vesting and on shares received under the 2023–2025 long‑term incentive performance award program, rather than discretionary sales for investment purposes.

How many SWK common shares does Patrick Hallinan hold directly after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Hallinan directly holds 27,058 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. This figure reflects RSU conversion into shares and reductions from shares withheld to cover associated tax liabilities on equity awards.