Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Director Reports RSU and Deferred Share Credits

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mitchell Adrian V, a director of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK), reported acquisitions on 09/16/2025. The Form 4 shows a purchase of 98.7058 shares of common stock at $78.39 per share, resulting in 9,420.4571 shares beneficially owned directly after the transaction. The filing also reports acquisitions of deferred shares under the company's non-employee director plans: 398.6732 deferred shares (under the Deferred Compensation Plan) and 54.2819 additional deferred shares from dividend reinvestment, each settled in common stock per plan terms. The deferred-share entries reference an underlying common-stock amount and the same per-share price of $78.39. The Form 4 was signed by attorney-in-fact Janet M. Link on 09/18/2025. The explanations state these deferred units arise from director fee deferrals and dividend equivalents and will be settled according to the applicable deferral elections.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director stock and deferred-share acquisitions were reported; amounts are modest relative to company outstanding shares.

The Form 4 documents non-employee director compensation being taken as equity and dividend-equivalent reinvestment rather than cash. The reported 98.7058 common shares purchased at $78.39 and the 453.0 total deferred shares reflect plan-driven deferrals, not an open-market discretionary purchase or sale. These transactions increase the reporting person's direct and deferred holdings and reflect standard plan mechanics; they do not disclose changes to voting control or material transfers of economic interest beyond routine director compensation settlement rules.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Director elected to receive compensation as equity through established plans; filings align with plan terms and disclosure requirements.

The filing cites the RSU Deferral Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as the sources of the additional restricted stock units and deferred shares, including dividend-equivalent reinvestment. Settlement provisions described indicate lump-sum common-stock settlement upon cessation of board service or per the deferral election. The Form 4 is properly executed by an attorney-in-fact and provides the required itemized reporting of securities acquired and beneficial ownership after the transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Mitchell Adrian V

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	398.673	$78.39	$31K
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	54.282	$78.39	$4K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	98.706	$78.39	$8K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 5,525.038 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 9,420.457 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Under the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "RSU Deferral Plan"), each director's account is credited with dividend equivalents on the deferred restricted stock units when the Company pays cash dividends on its common stock (including special dividends, if any), and such dividend equivalents are denominated in additional restricted stock units based on the average of the high and low price per share on the New York Stock Exchange on the payment date applicable to such dividend. The number of shares reflects the credit of such dividend equivalents to the reporting person's account under the RSU Deferral Plan, which will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred restricted stock units. Represents deferred shares acquired pursuant to the Stanley Black & Decker Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") as a result of the deferral of quarterly director fees paid in cash to the reporting person. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. The deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan, including any additional deferred shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, will be settled in one lump sum payment of common stock on the first business day of the calendar year immediately following the date on which the reporting person ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors. Represents additional deferred shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends paid on deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. Such deferred shares will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred shares.

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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^*

Mitchell Adrian V

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2025

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	09/16/2025		A		98.7058(1)	A	$78.39	9,420.4571	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
Deferred Shares	(2)	09/16/2025		A		398.6732		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	398.6732	$78.39	5,525.0379	D
Deferred Shares	(3)	09/16/2025		A		54.2819		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	54.2819	$78.39	5,579.3198	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Under the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "RSU Deferral Plan"), each director's account is credited with dividend equivalents on the deferred restricted stock units when the Company pays cash dividends on its common stock (including special dividends, if any), and such dividend equivalents are denominated in additional restricted stock units based on the average of the high and low price per share on the New York Stock Exchange on the payment date applicable to such dividend. The number of shares reflects the credit of such dividend equivalents to the reporting person's account under the RSU Deferral Plan, which will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred restricted stock units.

2. Represents deferred shares acquired pursuant to the Stanley Black & Decker Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") as a result of the deferral of quarterly director fees paid in cash to the reporting person. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. The deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan, including any additional deferred shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, will be settled in one lump sum payment of common stock on the first business day of the calendar year immediately following the date on which the reporting person ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors.

3. Represents additional deferred shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends paid on deferred shares credited to the reporting person's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan. Each deferred share entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. Such deferred shares will be settled in accordance with the deferral election made by the reporting person applicable to the underlying deferred shares.

Remarks:

	/s/ Janet M. Link, Attorney-in-Fact	09/18/2025
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 4 for SWK and what is their role?

The Form 4 was filed for Mitchell Adrian V, who is reported as a director of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

What securities were acquired on the 09/16/2025 Form 4 for SWK?

The report shows acquisition of 98.7058 shares of common stock at $78.39 and deferred-share credits of 398.6732 and 54.2819 under director deferral plans.

How many shares did the reporting person beneficially own after the transaction?

The filing lists 9,420.4571 shares beneficially owned directly following the common-stock acquisition; deferred-share followings are listed as 5,525.0379 and 5,579.3198 in the filing.

What plans generated the deferred shares reported on the Form 4?

Deferred shares arose under the Stanley Black & Decker 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, including dividend-equivalent reinvestment.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it signed?

The Form 4 was signed by attorney-in-fact Janet M. Link on 09/18/2025.