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DMC Global (BOOM) CEO O’Leary records cash-settled 72,040-unit RSU vesting

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DMC Global Inc. executive chair, president and CEO James O’Leary reported a compensation-related RSU vesting that was settled entirely in cash, not stock. On July 1, 2026, 72,040 restricted stock units vested and were settled for cash at $6.26 per unit, equal to the closing share price.

The Form 4 shows a matching derivative exercise and disposition to the issuer, reflecting this cash settlement structure rather than open-market trading. After these transactions, O’Leary directly holds 191,392 shares of DMC Global common stock, with no remaining derivative position disclosed in this filing.

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Routine cash-settled RSU vesting; no open-market trading or new shares issued.

The filing describes 72,040 restricted stock units granted to James O’Leary that vested on July 1, 2026. Each RSU paid cash equal to the Fair Market Value of a share, shown as $6.26 per unit, instead of delivering stock.

Form 4 codes show a derivative exercise and a disposition to the issuer, but the footnotes clarify these are accounting entries for cash settlement, not market buys or sells. Following the transaction, O’Leary directly owns 191,392 common shares. This is a standard compensation event with neutral investment significance.

Insider OLEARY JAMES
Role Exec. Chair, President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 72,040 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 72,040 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Stock 72,040 $6.26 $451K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 144,081 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 263,432 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On July 1, 2026, one-third of the restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the reporting person on July 1, 2025, vested and were settled in cash. No shares of common stock of the Issuer ("Shares") were issued upon settlement, and the reporting person received a cash payment equal to the closing price ("Fair Market Value") of a Share for each vested RSU. Reflects cash settlement of RSUs. Each RSU represents the right to receive the Fair Market Value of one Share.
Vested RSUs 72,040 units One-third of prior RSU grant vested on July 1, 2026
Settlement price per unit $6.26 per RSU Cash paid per vested RSU, equal to closing share price
Shares held after transaction 191,392 shares Direct DMC Global common stock holdings following Form 4 transactions
Common stock disposition entry 72,040 shares Recorded as disposition to issuer tied to cash settlement structure
Derivative exercise entry 72,040 shares Exercise of RSU-based derivative security corresponding to vested units
Restricted Stock Units financial
"On July 1, 2026, one-third of the restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted…"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Fair Market Value financial
"the reporting person received a cash payment equal to the closing price ("Fair Market Value") of a Share"
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Common Stock financial
"No shares of common stock of the Issuer ("Shares") were issued upon settlement"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did DMC Global (BOOM) CEO James O’Leary report?

James O’Leary reported vesting of 72,040 restricted stock units on July 1, 2026, settled entirely in cash. The RSUs paid the fair market value per share, recorded through a derivative exercise and disposition entry, without any open-market stock purchases or sales.

Were any DMC Global (BOOM) shares actually bought or sold in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. The transactions reflect cash settlement of vested restricted stock units, where O’Leary received cash equal to the share price, and no new DMC Global common shares were issued or traded in the market.

How many restricted stock units vested for DMC Global (BOOM) CEO James O’Leary?

A total of 72,040 restricted stock units vested for James O’Leary on July 1, 2026. These units came from a grant originally awarded on July 1, 2025, and this vesting represented one-third of that prior RSU grant, according to the Form 4 footnotes.

At what price were James O’Leary’s RSUs for DMC Global (BOOM) settled?

Each restricted stock unit was settled at $6.26, which the filing identifies as the closing price, or fair market value, of DMC Global’s common stock on the vesting date. O’Leary received a cash payment equal to this amount for each vested RSU.

How many DMC Global (BOOM) shares does James O’Leary hold after this Form 4?

After the cash-settled RSU vesting and related accounting entries, James O’Leary directly owns 191,392 shares of DMC Global common stock. This figure reflects his reported direct holdings following the transactions disclosed in the July 1, 2026 Form 4 filing.

What does “Disposition to issuer” mean in the DMC Global (BOOM) Form 4?

“Disposition to issuer” in this context records that the vested RSUs were settled in cash rather than stock. The company effectively satisfied the award by paying cash, with no new shares issued, so the disposition entry tracks that non-market settlement in the ownership tables.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
OLEARY JAMES

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O DMC GLOBAL INC
11800 RIDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 300

(Street)
BROOMFIELD COLORADO 80021

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DMC Global Inc. [ BOOM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Exec. Chair, President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/01/2026M72,040A(1)(2)$0(3)263,432D
Common Stock07/01/2026D72,040D(1)(2)$6.26191,392D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(3)07/01/2026M72,040 (1) (1)Common Stock72,040$0144,081D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On July 1, 2026, one-third of the restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the reporting person on July 1, 2025, vested and were settled in cash. No shares of common stock of the Issuer ("Shares") were issued upon settlement, and the reporting person received a cash payment equal to the closing price ("Fair Market Value") of a Share for each vested RSU.
2. Reflects cash settlement of RSUs.
3. Each RSU represents the right to receive the Fair Market Value of one Share.
Remarks:
/s/ Lindsey Rhodes, by Power of Attorney07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)