Church & Dwight Officer Acquires Phantom Stock via Deferred Compensation Plan

Executive Summary

On September 1, 2026, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. ($CHD) filed a Form 4 disclosing that Brian D. Buchert, EVP of Strategy, M&A, and Business Planning, acquired 5.481 shares of Phantom Stock on August 31, 2026, at a price of $99.78 per share, totaling approximately $546.89.

Transaction Details

• Security: Phantom Stock (converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis; cash-settled under the Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Transaction Code: A (Grant, award, or other acquisition)
• Shares Acquired: 5.481
• Price Per Share: $99.78
• Ending Balance: 706.92 shares of Phantom Stock

Context and Market Significance

This acquisition represents a routine credit under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan and does not constitute an open-market discretionary purchase. Given the nominal value (~$547) and the standard compensation plan mechanics, this transaction has Low trading significance for investors.