SWK COO Adds 12.6k Shares via RSU Vesting 鈥� Form 4 Filing

Q: How many SWK shares does Christopher Nelson now directly own?

After the reported transactions, he directly owns <b>27,765 common shares</b>.

Q: What price was used for the tax-withheld shares?

Shares withheld for taxes were valued at <b>$67.955</b> per share.

[Form 4] Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) 鈥� Form 4 insider transaction

Chief Operating Officer & President, Tools & Outdoor, Christopher John Nelson, reported transactions dated 29 June 2025 related to the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

RSU conversion (Code M): 3,213 and 19,639 RSUs converted to common stock, adding 22,852 shares to direct ownership.
Share withholding for taxes (Code F): 1,437 and 8,779 shares automatically withheld at $67.955 per share to satisfy tax obligations, reducing the net addition.
Net change: Directly owned shares increased by approximately 12,636, bringing total direct holdings to 27,765 shares after all transactions.
All activity stemmed from scheduled RSU vesting; no open-market purchases or sales were disclosed.

The filing reflects routine equity award vesting rather than discretionary buying or selling, and therefore carries limited immediate valuation impact.

Positive

Insider ownership increased by roughly 12.6 k shares, modestly enhancing management-shareholder alignment.

Negative

No open-market buying; transactions were automatic RSU vesting, thus provide little insight into insider sentiment.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine RSU vesting; modest net share increase, limited market impact.

The Form 4 shows COO Christopher Nelson converting two tranches of RSUs (total 22,852 shares) and surrendering 10,216 shares for withholding taxes. Because the shares were earned under a 2023 grant and not acquired on the open market, the transactions do not signal an active bullish or bearish stance. Nelson鈥檚 net new ownership of ~12.6 k shares marginally tightens insider-alignment with shareholders but is immaterial versus SWK鈥檚 ~153 m shares outstanding. No derivative exercises at preferential pricing or discretionary sales were recorded. Overall impact is neutral for valuation and sentiment.

07/01/2025 - 05:03 PM

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^*

Nelson Christopher John

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1000 STANLEY DRIVE

(Street)

NEW BRITAIN

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	COO, Pres., Tools & Outdoor

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/29/2025

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/29/2025		M		3,213	A	⁽¹⁾	18,342	D
Common Stock	06/29/2025		M		19,639	A	⁽¹⁾	37,981	D
Common Stock	06/29/2025		F		1,437⁽²⁾	D	$67.955	36,544	D
Common Stock	06/29/2025		F		8,779⁽²⁾	D	$67.955	27,765	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/29/2025		M			3,213	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	3,213	$0	3,214	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/29/2025		M			19,639	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	19,639	$0	19,639	D

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/ Janet M. Link, Attorney-in-Fact	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did SWK insider Christopher Nelson report in the 29 June 2025 Form 4?

He converted 22,852 RSUs into common stock and had 10,216 shares withheld for taxes, netting about 12,636 additional shares.

Did the COO buy Stanley Black & Decker shares on the open market?

No. All shares were acquired through scheduled RSU vesting, not open-market purchases.

How many SWK shares does Christopher Nelson now directly own?

After the reported transactions, he directly owns 27,765 common shares.

What price was used for the tax-withheld shares?

Shares withheld for taxes were valued at $67.955 per share.

Does this filing materially affect SWK鈥檚 share count?

No. The ~12.6 k net share increase to one executive鈥檚 holdings is immaterial versus SWK鈥檚 ~153 million outstanding shares.

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What did SWK insider Christopher Nelson report in the 29 June 2025 Form 4?

Did the COO buy Stanley Black & Decker shares on the open market?

How many SWK shares does Christopher Nelson now directly own?

What price was used for the tax-withheld shares?

Does this filing materially affect SWK鈥檚 share count?

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What did SWK insider Christopher Nelson report in the 29 June 2025 Form 4?

Did the COO buy Stanley Black & Decker shares on the open market?

How many SWK shares does Christopher Nelson now directly own?

What price was used for the tax-withheld shares?

Does this filing materially affect SWK鈥檚 share count?

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