Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) awards RSUs and options to VP & Controller

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ball Corp reported that Vice President & Controller Nate C. Carey received new equity awards. He acquired 1,825 restricted stock units that convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis and generally vest on the third anniversary of the February 19, 2026 award date.

He also received 5,575 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $0.0000 per share. These options were granted under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, vest in about four equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the award date, and expire upon termination (with certain grace periods) or ten years after grant, whichever is less.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Carey Nate C

Role Vice President & Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,825	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	5,575	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,601 shares (Direct); Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 5,575 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Convert without cost to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Restricted Stock Units awarded under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan and will vest on the third anniversary of the award date, subject generally to continued employment through each vesting date. N/A Non-Qualified Stock Options granted under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan. The stock options were granted under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan and will vest in approximately four equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the award date, subject generally to continued employment through each vesting date. Expires upon termination, with certain grace periods, or ten years after award, whichever is less.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Carey Nate C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9200 W. 108TH CIRCLE

(Street)

WESTMINSTER CO 80021

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BALL Corp [ BALL ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President & Controller

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/19/2026		A		1,825(2)		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,825	(3)	3,601	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$66.03	02/19/2026		A(4)		5,575		(5)	(6)	Common Stock	5,575	$0	5,575	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Convert without cost to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Restricted Stock Units awarded under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan and will vest on the third anniversary of the award date, subject generally to continued employment through each vesting date.

3. N/A

4. Non-Qualified Stock Options granted under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.

5. The stock options were granted under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan and will vest in approximately four equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the award date, subject generally to continued employment through each vesting date.

6. Expires upon termination, with certain grace periods, or ten years after award, whichever is less.

	/s/ Derek Redmond, attorney-in-fact to Mr. Carey	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BALL report for Nate C. Carey on Form 4?

BALL reported that Vice President & Controller Nate C. Carey received equity awards. He was granted 1,825 restricted stock units and 5,575 non-qualified stock options under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan on February 19, 2026, both recorded as acquisitions.

How many restricted stock units did BALL grant to Nate C. Carey?

BALL granted Nate C. Carey 1,825 restricted stock units. These units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis and were awarded under the Ball Corporation Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, generally vesting on the third anniversary of the February 19, 2026 award date, subject to continued employment.

What stock options did Nate C. Carey receive from BALL and how do they vest?

Nate C. Carey received 5,575 non-qualified stock options from BALL. The options were granted at an exercise price of $0.0000 per share and will vest in approximately four equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the February 19, 2026 award date, assuming continued employment.

When do Nate C. Carey’s BALL restricted stock units and options expire or vest?

The restricted stock units generally vest on the third anniversary of the February 19, 2026 award date. The stock options vest in about four equal annual installments and expire upon termination, with certain grace periods, or ten years after the award date, whichever is less, under plan terms.

Does the BALL Form 4 show direct or indirect ownership for Nate C. Carey?

The Form 4 shows Nate C. Carey’s ownership of both the restricted stock units and stock options as direct. The transactions are coded with direct ownership (D), and there is no indication in the footnotes that another entity holds voting or investment power for these derivative securities.