Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) CEO receives major RSU and option awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker president and CEO Christopher John Nelson reported equity compensation activity and related tax withholding transactions. On February 27, 2026, he acquired 30,108 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 115,458 stock options, each RSU and option relating to one share of common stock. Footnotes state these RSUs and options vest or become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning February 27, 2027.

On March 1, 2026, 3,544 RSUs were converted into 3,544 shares of common stock at no cost, increasing his direct common stock holdings. The filing also reports tax-withholding dispositions of 1,053 shares at $85.90 and 1,108 shares at $88.945 to satisfy withholding obligations on vested RSUs and long-term incentive awards, leaving him with 35,246 shares of common stock held directly.

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^*

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)
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		3,544	A	(1)	37,407	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,053(2)	D	$85.9	36,354	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,108(3)	D	$88.945	35,246	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		30,108		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	30,108	$0	30,108	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$85.9	02/27/2026		A		115,458		(5)	02/27/2036	Common Stock	115,458	$0	115,458	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			3,544	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	3,544	$0	3,545	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 10,634 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 equity awards did SWK CEO Christopher John Nelson receive in this Form 4?

Nelson received 30,108 restricted stock units and 115,458 stock options. Each RSU and option relates to one share of Stanley Black & Decker common stock, expanding his potential future ownership through long-term incentive compensation.

How do the new SWK restricted stock units and options vest for the CEO?

The RSUs and options vest or become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning February 27, 2027. This structure ties the CEO’s equity compensation to multi‑year company performance and retention incentives.

What RSU conversion did the SWK CEO report on March 1, 2026?

On March 1, 2026, 3,544 restricted stock units were converted into 3,544 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock at no cost. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share upon vesting.

Why were SWK shares disposed of in the CEO’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows 1,053 shares at $85.90 and 1,108 shares at $88.945 withheld to cover tax obligations. These are tax-withholding dispositions tied to RSU vesting and long-term incentive awards, not open-market sales for investment purposes.

How many SWK common shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

After the reported March 1, 2026 transactions, Christopher John Nelson directly owns 35,246 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. This figure reflects RSU conversion into shares and shares withheld to satisfy associated tax liabilities.

What do the SWK Form 4 footnotes reveal about the CEO’s incentive programs?

Footnotes explain that RSUs convert one-for-one into common shares and describe long-term incentive performance awards for 2023–2025. They also clarify that some shares were withheld solely to satisfy the CEO’s tax withholding obligations upon vesting.