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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) CEO nets shares from RSU vesting and tax withholding

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. President and CEO Christopher John Nelson reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 29, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units (RSUs) that converted into 22,853 shares of common stock. As part of the same event, 10,216 shares of common stock were withheld at $91.6725 per share to cover tax obligations, a non‑market disposition coded as tax withholding. Following these transactions, one reported line shows Nelson directly holding 56,662 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock. The filing reflects compensation vesting and related tax payments rather than open‑market buying or selling.

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Insider Nelson Christopher John
Role Pres., Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 3,214 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 19,639 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 3,214 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 19,639 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,437 $91.6725 $132K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 8,779 $91.6725 $805K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 38,460 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting of RSUs. As previously reported, on June 29, 2023, the reporting person was granted 9,641 RSUs, vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. As previously reported, on June 29, 2023, the reporting person was granted 58,918 RSUs, vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
RSU shares exercised 22,853 shares Common stock received from RSU exercises on June 29, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 10,216 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on June 29, 2026
Withholding share value $91.6725 per share Value used for tax-withholding dispositions of common stock
Direct holdings after transaction 56,662 shares CEO’s reported direct common stock holdings following June 29, 2026 activity
Derivative exercises 22,853 shares Total common shares underlying RSUs exercised (M-code) per summary
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units" with underlying common stock shares"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
RSU financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
tax withholding obligation financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting of RSUs."
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Nelson Christopher John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1000 STANLEY DRIVE

(Street)
NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT 06053

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. [ SWK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Pres., Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/29/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/29/2026M3,214A(1)38,460D
Common Stock06/29/2026M19,639A(1)58,099D
Common Stock06/29/2026F1,437(2)D$91.672556,662D
Common Stock06/29/2026F8,779(2)D$91.672547,883D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/29/2026M3,214 (3) (3)Common Stock3,214$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/29/2026M19,639 (4) (4)Common Stock19,639$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each 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 obligation upon vesting of RSUs.
3. As previously reported, on June 29, 2023, the reporting person was granted 9,641 RSUs, vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
4. As previously reported, on June 29, 2023, the reporting person was granted 58,918 RSUs, vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
/s/ Donald J. Riccitelli, Attorney-in-Fact06/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SWK CEO Christopher Nelson report on June 29, 2026?

Christopher John Nelson reported vesting of equity awards rather than an open-market trade. He exercised restricted stock units into common shares, with a portion of those shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting event.

How many Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares did the CEO receive from RSU vesting?

The CEO’s RSU exercises converted into 22,853 shares of SWK common stock. These came from previously granted restricted stock units that vested in scheduled installments as disclosed in prior grant footnotes within the same insider filing.

How many SWK shares were withheld for taxes in the CEO’s Form 4 filing?

A total of 10,216 shares of Stanley Black & Decker common stock were withheld. These shares, valued at $91.6725 each, were surrendered to satisfy the CEO’s tax withholding obligations arising from the RSU vesting transaction.

Did the Stanley Black & Decker CEO sell shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market sale is reported. The only dispositions are F-code transactions, where shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities related to RSU vesting, not discretionary sales into the market for cash proceeds.

How many Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

One reported post-transaction line shows Christopher John Nelson directly holding 56,662 shares of SWK common stock. This figure comes from the Form 4’s ownership column following the June 29, 2026 compensation-related transactions.

What are restricted stock units (RSUs) in the context of SWK’s CEO compensation?

Restricted stock units are share-based awards that convert into common stock upon vesting. The filing notes each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one SWK share, with grants from June 29, 2023 vesting in three approximately equal annual installments.