BCPC officer reports 258-share tax withholding

An officer of the issuer with ticker BCPC, SVP and GM, Specialty Products Job Leonard van Gunsteren, reported a routine tax-related share withholding.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/10/2026 - 04:28 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

An officer of the issuer with ticker BCPC, SVP and GM, Specialty Products Job Leonard van Gunsteren, reported a routine tax-related share withholding. On February 8, 2026, 258 shares of common stock were withheld at $173.16 per share to cover taxes due on the vesting of restricted shares granted on February 8, 2023.

After this withholding, van Gunsteren directly beneficially owns 9,188 shares of the company’s common stock. The transaction was coded “F,” indicating a tax withholding in connection with an equity award vesting rather than an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 258 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider van Gunsteren Job Leonard

Role SVP and GM, Specialty Products

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	258	$173.16	$45K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,188 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 9,446 to 9,188 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reflects shares that were withheld to cover withholding taxes due upon vesting of restricted shares (granted on 2/8/2023).

FAQ

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What insider transaction did BCPC report for Job Leonard van Gunsteren?

BCPC reported that officer Job Leonard van Gunsteren had 258 common shares withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock vesting. This tax-related withholding, coded “F,” is not an open-market sale and left him holding 9,188 shares afterward.

How many BCPC shares were withheld and at what price in this Form 4?

The filing shows 258 BCPC common shares withheld at $173.16 per share. These shares were used to satisfy withholding taxes triggered by the vesting of restricted shares originally granted on February 8, 2023.

How many BCPC shares does Job Leonard van Gunsteren own after the transaction?

After the reported tax withholding, Job Leonard van Gunsteren directly beneficially owns 9,188 BCPC common shares. This figure reflects his holdings following the 258-share reduction tied to the restricted stock vesting event.

Was the BCPC insider transaction an open-market sale or tax withholding?

The transaction was tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The Form 4 uses transaction code “F” and explains that 258 shares were withheld to cover taxes due upon vesting of restricted shares granted on February 8, 2023.

What is the role of Job Leonard van Gunsteren at BCPC?

Job Leonard van Gunsteren is an officer of BCPC serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Specialty Products. His Form 4 reflects a routine equity award-related tax withholding rather than discretionary trading in the company’s stock.

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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^*

van Gunsteren Job Leonard

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BALCHEM CORPORATION

5 PARAGON DRIVE

(Street)

MONTVALE NJ 07645

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BALCHEM CORP [ BCPC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and GM, Specialty Products

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/08/2026

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	02/08/2026		F		258(1)	D	$173.16	9,188	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects shares that were withheld to cover withholding taxes due upon vesting of restricted shares (granted on 2/8/2023).

	/s/ Travis Larsen, Attorney in Fact for Job Leonard van Gunsteren	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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