Greulach Scot 4
4 · STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. · Filed Mar 3, 2026
Research Summary
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SWK Chief Accounting Officer Scot Greulach Exercises RSUs, Withholds Shares
What Happened
- Scot Greulach, Chief Accounting Officer of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), received grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on Feb 27, 2026 and had derivative shares exercised/converted on Mar 1, 2026.
- Grants: 2,566 RSUs and 4,554 RSUs were reported as awarded on Feb 27, 2026 (reported at $0.00 per share — these are contingent RSU awards).
- Exercise/conversion and withholding: On Mar 1, 2026, 817 derivative shares were reported as exercised/converted (code M). Of the shares associated with the vest/settlement, 226 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations at $85.90 per share, totaling $19,413 (code F). No open-market purchase or sale for cash (P/S) was reported — the activity reflects grants, conversion/exercise, and routine tax withholding.
Key Details
- Transaction dates: Grants on 2026-02-27; exercise/conversion and withholding on 2026-03-01. Form filed 2026-03-03 (appears timely).
- Prices and values: 226 shares withheld at $85.90/share = $19,413 paid to cover taxes. Grants and some derivative entries are recorded at $0.00 (typical for RSU awards/derivative bookkeeping).
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
- Relevant footnotes:
- F1: Each RSU represents a contingent right to one common share.
- F2: Shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting of RSUs.
- F3–F5: RSUs and options generally vest/exercise in three approximately equal annual installments beginning Feb 27, 2027; prior RSU grant from Mar 1, 2024 noted.
- Filing timeliness: Report filed Mar 3, 2026; transactions occurred Feb 27 and Mar 1, 2026 — filing appears timely (no late-filing flag).
Context
- These entries reflect equity awards (RSUs) and the settlement mechanics (exercise/conversion and share withholding to cover taxes). RSU grants are awards that convert to shares upon vesting; withholding of shares to cover taxes is routine and does not necessarily indicate a view on the stock.
- For retail investors: this is not an open-market purchase (a stronger bullish signal). The activity is typical compensation-related equity activity for an executive-level employee.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Greulach Scot
Chief Accounting Officer
Transactions
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-01+817→ 7,147.292 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-03-01$85.90/sh−226$19,413→ 6,921.292 total - Award
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F3]2026-02-27+2,566→ 2,566 total→ Common Stock (2,566 underlying) - Award
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
[F4]2026-02-27+4,554→ 4,554 totalExercise: $85.90Exp: 2036-02-27→ Common Stock (4,554 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F5]2026-03-01−817→ 818 total→ Common Stock (817 underlying)
Footnotes (5)
- [F1]Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
- [F2]Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations upon vesting of RSUs.
- [F3]RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.
- [F4]Options will become exercisable in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.
- [F5]On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,453 RSUs vesting in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Signature
/s/ Donald J. Riccitelli, Attorney-in-Fact|2026-03-03