East James J. 4

4 · FULLER H B CO · Filed Jan 27, 2026

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Updated Jan 27, 2026

FULLER H B Co (FUL) EVP James J. East Exercises Options

What Happened

James J. East, Executive Vice President (HHC) of Fuller H. B. Co. (FUL), exercised stock-derived awards and received a total of 2,576 shares on 2026-01-24. This comprised exercises/conversions of 1,739 and 769 option/derivative units plus a grant/award of 68 shares, all at $60.07 per share (gross value ≈ $154,741).
To cover tax and/or exercise obligations, 753 shares were withheld (185 + 568 shares, value ≈ $45,233). The net result is approximately 1,823 shares retained (net value ≈ $109,508). Transaction codes: M = option exercise/conversion, A = award/grant, F = shares withheld for taxes/paid exercise costs.

Key Details

Transaction date: 2026-01-24; Price per share: $60.07.
Gross shares acquired: 2,576 (1,739 + 769 exercised; 68 awarded) — gross value ≈ $154,741.
Shares withheld/disposed for taxes/exercise: 753 — value ≈ $45,233; net shares retained ≈ 1,823 (net value ≈ $109,508).
Relevant footnotes: F1 indicates some shares reflect dividend accruals during vesting; F2/F3 note shares were withheld to cover taxes on issued shares.
Shares owned after the transaction: not disclosed in the supplied filing excerpt.
Filing: Report filed 2026-01-27 for a 2026-01-24 transaction; this filing date appears timely based on business-day reporting rules.

Context

This appears to be a routine option exercise and award vesting with a portion of shares withheld to satisfy tax/exercise obligations (a common cashless outcome). Such transactions are generally administrative and do not by themselves indicate the insider’s market view.

Form 4

Period: 2026-01-24

Executive Vice President, HHC

Transactions

Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-01-24$60.07/sh+1,739$104,462→ 4,561 total
Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-01-24$60.07/sh+769$46,194→ 5,330 total
Award
Common Stock
[F1]
2026-01-24$60.07/sh+68$4,085→ 5,398 total
Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]
2026-01-24$60.07/sh−185$11,113→ 5,213 total
Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F3]
2026-01-24$60.07/sh−568$34,120→ 4,645 total
Exercise/Conversion
Performance Stock Units
[F5]
2026-01-24$60.07/sh−1,739$104,462→ 0 total
Exercise: $0.00From: 2026-01-24Exp: 2026-01-24→ Common Stock (1,739 underlying)
Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F6][F7]
2026-01-24$60.07/sh−769$46,194→ 0 total
Exercise: $0.00From: 2024-01-24Exp: 2026-01-24→ Common Stock (769 underlying)

Holdings

Common Stock
[F4]
(indirect: By 401(k))
106.19
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)
[F8]
Exercise: $64.28From: 2026-01-27Exp: 2035-01-27→ Common Stock (14,844 underlying)
14,844
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)
[F9]
Exercise: $68.17From: 2024-01-24Exp: 2033-01-24→ Common Stock (8,834 underlying)
8,834
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)
[F9]
Exercise: $72.94From: 2023-01-24Exp: 2032-01-24→ Common Stock (3,957 underlying)
3,957
Employee Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)
[F8]
Exercise: $77.72From: 2025-01-26Exp: 2034-01-26→ Common Stock (12,199 underlying)
12,199
Phantom Units
[F10][F11][F12]
Exercise: $0.00→ Common Stock (4,135.7 underlying)
4,135.7
Restricted Stock Units
[F6][F7][F13]
Exercise: $0.00From: 2025-01-26Exp: 2027-01-26→ Common Stock (1,405.15 underlying)
1,405.15
Restricted Stock Units
[F6][F7][F13]
Exercise: $0.00From: 2026-01-27Exp: 2028-01-27→ Common Stock (2,640.43 underlying)
2,640.43

Footnotes (13)

[F1]This amount reflects the number of shares acquired pursuant to dividend accruals during the vesting period.
[F10]These units (acquired after 12-31-04) convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
[F11]These units (acquired after 12-31-04) convert into shares of common stock upon the earlier of certain termination events as specified in the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan or such earlier date as selected by the participant, subject to holding periods required by law.
[F12]Amount includes stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature.
[F13]Amount includes restricted stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent reinvestment feature.
[F2]Shares withheld for taxes due on 769 shares issued.
[F3]Shares withheld for taxes due on 1,807 shares issued.
[F4]Amount includes common stock acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent feature.
[F5]These performance stock units convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
[F6]These restricted stock units convert into shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
[F7]These restricted stock units vest in three annual installments (33%, 33%, and 34%) beginning on the date shown.
[F8]This option vests in three annual installments (33%, 33%, and 34%) beginning on the date shown.
[F9]This option is 100% vested.

Signature

/s/ Patrick J. Seul, Attorney-in-Fact|2026-01-27

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