Form 4: Stanley Black & Decker Exec's Stock Transactions
Insider Transaction Report
SVP Deborah Wintner reported the vesting of Restricted Stock Units and subsequent acquisition and tax-related disposition of Stanley Black & Decker common stock.
Summary
- Deborah Wintner, SVP, Chief HR Officer of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK), reported transactions on December 6, 2025.
- Acquired 3,212 shares of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Acquired an additional 1,302 shares of common stock upon the vesting of other RSUs.
- Disposed of 1,923 shares of common stock at a price of $72.6175 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting.
- Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership of common stock stands at 11,438.9126 shares.
- The RSUs that vested on December 6, 2025, originated from grants made on December 6, 2022.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine executive compensation transactions (RSU vesting and tax withholding) and does not contain information that would significantly alter the sentiment towards the company.
Positives
- An executive's acquisition of common stock, even through RSU vesting, indicates continued equity ownership and alignment with shareholder interests.
Negatives
- A portion of the acquired shares (1,923 shares) was disposed of to cover tax liabilities, reducing the net increase in direct beneficial ownership.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.
Industry Context
This is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.
Related Party Transactions
- The reported transactions stem from the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) previously granted to Deborah Wintner as part of her executive compensation package, which is a form of related party transaction.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal direct impact, as these are routine compensation-related transactions for an executive.
- Employees: No direct impact on the broader employee base is indicated by this filing.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/06/2022 | Grant date for 6,424 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vesting in two equal installments on December 6, 2024, and December 6, 2025. |
| 12/06/2022 | Grant date for 3,906 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. |
| 12/06/2025 | Transaction date for the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, acquisition of common stock, and disposition of shares for tax withholding. |
| 12/09/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact for the filing. |
Keywords
Stanley Black & Decker, SWK, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Beneficial Ownership, Executive Compensation
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