Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) chair gets new RSUs and options, covers taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker Executive Chair Allan Donald reported several equity-related transactions. On March 1, 2026, he exercised 9,271 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of common shares. The filing shows 4,052 and 4,640 common shares were withheld at prices of $85.90 and $88.945, respectively, to satisfy tax obligations on vested awards.

After these transactions, Donald directly held about 147,804.8 common shares. On February 27, 2026, he was granted 34,924 new RSUs, each convertible into one share, and 138,249 stock options. The RSUs and options will vest or become exercisable on February 27, 2027, representing future potential ownership rather than immediate share sales.

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^*

Allan Donald

(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)
	Executive Chair

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		9,271	A	(1)	156,496.8	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		4,052(2)	D	$85.9	152,444.8	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		4,640(3)	D	$88.945	147,804.8	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		34,924		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	34,924	$0	34,924	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$85.9	02/27/2026		A		138,249		(5)	02/27/2036	Common Stock	138,249	$0	138,249	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			9,271	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	9,271	$0	9,270	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 on February 27, 2027.

5. Options will become exercisable on February 27, 2027.

6. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 29,032 RSUs with 1,219 RSUs vesting on December 16, 2024, and the remainder vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the second 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 Allan Donald report for SWK?

Allan Donald reported exercising 9,271 RSUs into common stock and having 8,692 common shares withheld to cover tax obligations. He also received new grants of 34,924 RSUs and 138,249 stock options, all reported as directly owned.

Did Allan Donald sell Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares in the open market?

The filing does not show open-market sales. Instead, 8,692 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to vesting awards. These “F”-code transactions are tax-withholding dispositions, not discretionary sales initiated to reduce his investment position.

How many Stanley Black & Decker shares does Allan Donald own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Allan Donald directly owned about 147,804.8 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. This figure reflects the net impact of RSU conversions into shares and shares withheld for taxes during the March 1, 2026 activity.

What new equity awards did Allan Donald receive from SWK in February 2026?

On February 27, 2026, Allan Donald received 34,924 restricted stock units and 138,249 stock options. Each RSU is a contingent right to one share, and both the RSUs and options are scheduled to vest or become exercisable on February 27, 2027.

When will Allan Donald’s new SWK RSUs and options vest or become exercisable?

The 34,924 RSUs and 138,249 stock options granted on February 27, 2026 are scheduled to vest or become exercisable on February 27, 2027. Until that vesting date, these awards represent potential future, rather than current, share ownership.

What do the tax-withholding transactions in the SWK Form 4 represent?

The tax-withholding entries show shares withheld to pay taxes when awards vested. Specifically, 4,052 and 4,640 common shares were withheld at $85.90 and $88.945, respectively, to satisfy the reporting person’s tax obligations on RSU vesting and a long-term performance award.