Avantor (AVTR) legal chief awarded stock units and options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avantor, Inc. executive Claudius Sokenu, EVP and Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, reported equity compensation changes. He received a grant of 80,618 shares of common stock as restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027.

He was also granted 317,310 stock options, which vest on the same three-year schedule starting February 19, 2027. In a separate transaction, 2,919 shares of common stock were withheld at $9.03 per share to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting, leaving him with 254,805 common shares held directly after that withholding.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sokenu Claudius

(Last) (First) (Middle)

RADNOR CORPORATE CENTER, BUILDING ONE,

SUITE 200, 100 MATSONFORD ROAD

(Street)

RADNOR PA 19087

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Avantor, Inc. [ AVTR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Legal & Compliance

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/19/2026		A(1)		80,618	A	$0	257,724	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		F(2)		2,919	D	$9.03	254,805	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$11.05	02/19/2026		A		317,310		(3)	02/19/2036	Common Stock	317,310	$0	317,310	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects a grant of restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld by the Issuer to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs.

3. Reflects a grant of stock options that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Scott Baker, by power of attorney for Claudius Sokenu	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Avantor (AVTR) executive Claudius Sokenu receive?

Claudius Sokenu received a grant of 80,618 Avantor common shares as restricted stock units and 317,310 stock options. Both awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027, as part of his executive compensation package.

How do the new Avantor (AVTR) restricted stock units for Claudius Sokenu vest?

The 80,618 Avantor restricted stock units granted to Claudius Sokenu vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 19, 2027, meaning one-third of the units vest each year over a three-year period, subject to the award’s terms.

What are the terms of the stock options granted to Avantor (AVTR) EVP Claudius Sokenu?

Claudius Sokenu was granted 317,310 Avantor stock options. These options vest in three equal annual installments starting on February 19, 2027. The grant represents a long-term incentive tied to his continued service and the company’s equity performance.

Why were 2,919 Avantor (AVTR) shares disposed of in Claudius Sokenu’s Form 4?

The 2,919 Avantor shares were withheld by the company to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition occurred at a price of $9.03 per share, rather than being an open-market sale.

How many Avantor (AVTR) common shares does Claudius Sokenu hold after these transactions?

After these reported transactions, Claudius Sokenu directly holds 254,805 Avantor common shares. This figure reflects his position following the 2,919-share tax withholding disposition connected to restricted stock unit vesting, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What is the overall direction of Claudius Sokenu’s Avantor (AVTR) insider transactions?

Overall, Claudius Sokenu’s transactions show net equity acquisition through grants, alongside a small tax-related share disposition. He received large awards of restricted stock units and stock options, while a limited number of shares were withheld solely to satisfy tax obligations.