Church & Dwight CEO Acquires Phantom Stock via Deferred Compensation Plan

Executive Summary

On September 1, 2026, Richard A. Dierker, President and CEO of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD), reported the acquisition of 43.346 shares of phantom stock on August 31, 2026, at a price of $99.78 per share, representing a total transaction value of approximately $4,325.06.

Key Transaction Details

• Security: Phantom Stock (converts 1-for-1 to common stock, settled in cash under the company's Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Transaction Code: A (Acquisition / Plan allocation)
• Shares Acquired: 43.346
• Price Per Share: $99.78
• Ownership After Transaction: 18,097.208 phantom stock units (Direct)

Market Impact & Significance

This transaction represents routine participation in Church & Dwight's Deferred Compensation Plan rather than an open-market discretionary purchase. Given the automated nature of deferred compensation credits and the minimal transaction size ($4.3k), this filing carries low trading significance.