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WD-40 (WDFC) EIMEA managing director discloses 4,697-share stake on Form 3

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WD-40 Company executive Christophe Paul Cloez filed an initial ownership report showing his equity stake in the company. As Managing Director, EIMEA, he reports beneficial ownership of 4,697 shares of WD-40 common stock held directly. This amount includes 1,104 unvested restricted stock units, 247 shares of restricted common stock received upon settlement of performance stock units, and 94 vested deferred performance units, which are common stock equivalents. The filing is a disclosure of existing holdings rather than a new share purchase or sale.

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Insider CLOEZ CHRISTOPHE PAUL
Role Managing Director, EIMEA
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding COMMON STOCK -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 4,697 shares (Direct)
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Beneficial ownership 4,697 shares Common stock equivalents held directly by Christophe Paul Cloez
Unvested RSUs 1,104 units Unvested restricted stock units included in reported holdings
Restricted common stock 247 shares Restricted common stock from settlement of performance stock units
Deferred performance units 94 units Vested deferred performance units, common stock equivalents
restricted stock units financial
"Amount reported includes: (i) 1,104 unvested restricted stock units"
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.
restricted Common Stock financial
"(ii) 247 shares of restricted Common Stock received upon settlement"
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
performance stock units financial
"restricted Common Stock received upon settlement of performance stock units"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
deferred performance units financial
"and (iii) 94 vested deferred performance units, which are Common Stock equivalents"
Common Stock equivalents financial
"94 vested deferred performance units, which are Common Stock equivalents"
Common stock equivalents are financial instruments that can be converted into common shares or have a similar effect on a company's stock ownership, such as stock options or convertible bonds. They matter to investors because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding, potentially diluting existing ownership and affecting the company's stock value. Recognizing these equivalents helps investors understand the true potential for future share issuance and company ownership structure.
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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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*
CLOEZ CHRISTOPHE PAUL
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O: WD-40 COMPANY
9715 BUSINESSPARK AVENUE
(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92131
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WD 40 CO [ WDFC ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Managing Director, EIMEA
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
COMMON STOCK4,697(1)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Amount reported includes: (i) 1,104 unvested restricted stock units, (ii) 247 shares of restricted Common Stock received upon settlement of performance stock units, and (iii) 94 vested deferred performance units, which are Common Stock equivalents.
Remarks:
See attached Power of Attorney dated March 17, 2026.
Ann T. Nguyen, attorney-in-fact for Christophe Paul Cloez04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What does WD-40 (WDFC) executive Christophe Paul Cloez report on this Form 3?

Christophe Paul Cloez reports his initial beneficial ownership in WD-40 common stock. He holds 4,697 shares directly, including unvested restricted stock units, restricted stock from performance awards, and vested deferred performance units equivalent to common shares.

How many WD-40 (WDFC) shares does Christophe Paul Cloez beneficially own?

He beneficially owns 4,697 shares of WD-40 common stock. This total combines time-based and performance-based equity awards, including unvested restricted stock units and other stock equivalents reported as part of his ownership.

What equity awards are included in Christophe Paul Cloez’s WDFC holdings?

His holdings include 1,104 unvested restricted stock units, 247 shares of restricted common stock from settled performance stock units, and 94 vested deferred performance units. These components together form part of his 4,697 reported common stock equivalents.

Is this WD-40 (WDFC) Form 3 a buy or sell by Christophe Paul Cloez?

This Form 3 does not report a buy or sell transaction. It is an initial statement of beneficial ownership, disclosing the total WD-40 equity and equity-based awards that Christophe Paul Cloez holds as an officer.

How is Christophe Paul Cloez’s ownership in WD-40 (WDFC) categorized?

His 4,697 reported common stock equivalents are held as direct ownership. The position reflects his compensation-related equity awards and related share equivalents rather than recent open-market trading activity.