Stanley Black & Decker insider reports RSU vesting and share sale

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its Executive Chair, who is also a director.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its Executive Chair, who is also a director. On 12/29/2025, 953 restricted stock units (RSUs) converted into an equal number of shares of common stock, reflecting previously granted equity compensation that vested over time.

On the same date, 417 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $75.08 per share in a transaction coded as an F, which typically indicates a sale to cover tax withholding obligations. After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned approximately 125,342.8 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

953 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Allan Donald

Role Executive Chair

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	953	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	953	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	417	$75.08	$31K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 125,342.8 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
2. F2. As previously reported, on December 29, 2021, the reporting person was granted 3,979 RSUs of which 167 RSUs vested on December 31, 2021, and the remaining RSUs vested in four approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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What insider transaction did Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) report on this Form 4?

The filing shows the Executive Chair, who is also a director, had 953 restricted stock units convert into common stock on 12/29/2025, and then disposed of 417 shares of common stock on the same date.

What type of securities were involved in the SWK insider transaction?

The transaction involved restricted stock units (RSUs) that each represent a right to receive one share of Stanley Black & Decker common stock, and the resulting common stock shares after the RSUs vested and were settled.

At what price were Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The filing reports that 417 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock were disposed of at a price of $75.08 per share in a transaction coded as F.

How many Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares does the insider own after the reported transaction?

Following the reported RSU conversion and share disposition, the reporting person beneficially owned approximately 125,342.8 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock, held directly.

What does the RSU vesting history described in the SWK Form 4 mean?

The filing explains that on December 29, 2021 the reporting person was granted 3,979 RSUs. Of these, 167 RSUs vested on December 31, 2021, and the remaining RSUs vested in four approximately equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date.

What do the transaction codes M and F signify in the SWK insider transaction table?

In the tables, code M marks the conversion of 953 RSUs into common stock, while code F identifies the disposition of 417 shares, typically associated with share sales to satisfy tax withholding.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 12/30/2025 - 04:18 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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)
12/29/2025

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
Common Stock	12/29/2025		M		953	A	(1)	125,759.8	D
Common Stock	12/29/2025		F		417	D	$75.08	125,342.8	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)	12/29/2025		M			953	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	953	$0	0	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. As previously reported, on December 29, 2021, the reporting person was granted 3,979 RSUs of which 167 RSUs vested on December 31, 2021, and the remaining RSUs vested in four approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Donald J. Riccitelli, Attorney-in-Fact	12/30/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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