Director Nicholas Long granted stock units at Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wolverine World Wide director Nicholas T. Long received a grant of stock units as compensation. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 127.2 Stock Units, each linked one-for-one to shares of common stock. These units represent dividend equivalents on amounts previously deferred under the company’s Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

After this award, Long holds a total of 22,171.73 stock units directly. Shares of common stock tied to these units are issuable after his service as a director ends or upon a change in control of the company, either in a lump sum or installments.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Long Nicholas T.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Units	127.2	$17.33	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Units — 22,171.73 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Stock units granted: 127.2 units Price per stock unit reference: $17.33 per unit Total stock units after grant: 22,171.73 units +1 more

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Stock units granted 127.2 units Grant code A on May 1, 2026

Price per stock unit reference $17.33 per unit Transaction price per unit for the grant

Total stock units after grant 22,171.73 units Holdings following the reported transaction

Underlying common stock 127.2 shares Common stock issuable one-for-one for this grant

Key Terms

Stock Units, dividend equivalents, Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, change in control

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Stock Units financial

"Award of stock units representing dividend equivalents on amounts previously deferred"

Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.

dividend equivalents financial

"Award of stock units representing dividend equivalents on amounts previously deferred"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial

"previously deferred under the Company's Amended and Restated Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan"

change in control financial

"after termination of service as a director or upon a change in control of the Issuer"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Long Nicholas T.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 9341 COURTLAND DR NE

(Street)

ROCKFORD MICHIGAN 49351

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/ [ WWW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Stock Units	(1)	05/01/2026		A		127.2		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	127.2	$17.33	22,171.73	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Award of stock units representing dividend equivalents on amounts previously deferred under the Company's Amended and Restated Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Shares of Common Stock are issuable on a one-for-one basis in either a lump sum or installments after termination of service as a director or upon a change in control of the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ David Latchana by Power of Attorney	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Wolverine World Wide (WWW) report for Nicholas T. Long?

Wolverine World Wide reported that director Nicholas T. Long received 127.2 Stock Units as a compensation-related award. These units are tied to previously deferred amounts under the Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and are not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Is the Nicholas T. Long Form 4 transaction for WWW a stock buy or sell?

The Form 4 for WWW shows an acquisition by grant, not a market buy or sell. Long received 127.2 Stock Units as a compensation award representing dividend equivalents on deferred amounts, classified as a grant or other acquisition, code “A”.

How many Wolverine World Wide stock units does Nicholas T. Long hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, director Nicholas T. Long holds a total of 22,171.73 stock units. These units are tied to Wolverine World Wide common stock and reflect his deferred compensation position under the company’s Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

When can Wolverine World Wide stock tied to these units be issued to Nicholas T. Long?

Shares of Wolverine World Wide common stock linked to these stock units are issuable on a one-for-one basis after Long’s termination of service as a director or upon a change in control of the company, in a lump sum or installments.

What does the dividend equivalent stock unit award mean for WWW shareholders?

The award grants 127.2 Stock Units as dividend equivalents on previously deferred compensation, a routine director pay mechanism. It does not involve cash changing hands in the market and reflects ongoing use of Wolverine World Wide’s Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.