Form 4: Stanley Black & Decker Director Debra Ann Crew Increases Stake Through Compensation Plans

Stanley Black & Decker Director Debra Ann Crew acquired additional common stock and deferred shares on June 17, 2025, through dividend reinvestment and compensation deferral plans.

Summary

• Debra Ann Crew, a Director at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK), acquired a total of 918.5001 shares of common stock and deferred shares on June 17, 2025, at a price of $64.85 per share.
• This includes 148.2308 shares of common stock acquired as dividend equivalents on deferred restricted stock units under the 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
• Additionally, 578.2575 deferred shares were acquired pursuant to the Stanley Black & Decker Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, resulting from the deferral of quarterly director fees paid in cash.
• An additional 192.0118 deferred shares were acquired through the reinvestment of dividends paid on existing deferred shares credited to Ms. Crew's account under the Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Following these transactions, Ms. Crew beneficially owns 11,871.1206 shares of common stock and a total of 15,955.6061 deferred shares.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Slightly positive due to a director increasing their stake, even if through compensation, which aligns interests with shareholders. No negative implications are present.

Positives

• The director's increased beneficial ownership, even through compensation plans, aligns her interests more closely with those of shareholders.
• The transactions demonstrate the ongoing operation of the company's compensation and deferral plans for non-employee directors.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.

Management Comments

• The transactions reflect the operation of the Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors and the Stanley Black & Decker Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as per the explanations provided.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports a routine insider transaction related to director compensation and dividend reinvestment, which is specific to Stanley Black & Decker and does not reflect broader industry trends.

Corporate Governance

Related Party Transactions

• The reported transactions are related party dealings, as they involve a director of Stanley Black & Decker acquiring securities from the company as part of her compensation and deferral arrangements.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The director's increased beneficial ownership, even through compensation, can be viewed positively as it further aligns her interests with those of other shareholders.
• Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this filing.
• Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No direct impact on these stakeholders is indicated by this filing.

Next Steps

• Deferred shares will be settled in either one lump sum payment or ten approximately equal annual installments starting 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.

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Keywords

Stanley Black & Decker, SWK, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Director Stock Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Dividend Reinvestment, Restricted Stock Units, Beneficial Ownership