Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. SEC filings document the financial results, governance matters and capital-structure activity of an automotive supplier focused on sealing systems and fluid handling systems. Form 8-K reports include operating results, exhibits furnished with earnings releases, material definitive agreements and modifications to security-holder rights.
The filing record also covers debt financing by wholly owned subsidiary Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., including senior secured first lien notes, related guarantees and collateral arrangements. Proxy materials address shareholder voting matters, board and executive compensation disclosures, while other filings describe rights-agreement provisions, common and preferred stock classes, and risk and governance subjects relevant to the company’s public-company status.
Cooper-Standard Holdings chairman and CEO Jeffrey S. Edwards reported several equity award transactions dated February 12, 2026. He received 46,867 restricted stock units and 46,561 performance stock units under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
On the same date, 49,024 performance stock units were exercised into 49,024 shares of common stock, followed by a disposition of 49,024 common shares back to the company at $34.15 per share. After these transactions, Edwards directly held 318,742 common shares, with additional indirect holdings of 13,200 shares by an irrevocable family trust and 22,900 shares by a revocable living trust.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. reported insider equity awards and related transactions for Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary MaryAnn Peterson Kanary. On February 12, 2026, she received 8,325 time-based restricted stock units and 6,984 performance stock units under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
On the same date, 5,130 performance stock units were exercised into 5,130 shares of common stock, increasing her directly owned common stock to 13,077 shares. She then reported a disposition to the issuer of 5,130 common shares at $34.15, leaving 7,947 common shares held directly. The RSUs and PSUs vest over time, subject to continued employment and performance conditions.
Cooper-Standard executive Larry Ott, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, reported several equity compensation transactions on February 12, 2026. He received grants of 6,660 time-based restricted stock units and 6,065 performance stock units under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. On the same date, 6,219 performance stock units vested and were converted into the same number of common shares, which were then transferred back to the company at $34.15 per share. Following these transactions, Ott directly owned 44,545 shares of Cooper-Standard common stock, with the new RSUs and PSUs scheduled to vest over future years if employment and performance conditions are met.
Clark Patrick reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for CPS. The filing lists transactions totaling 49,931 shares at a weighted average price of $34.15 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 11,100 shares.
Nudd Alison S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. VP and Chief Accounting Officer Alison S. Nudd reported equity awards in the form of restricted and performance stock units. On February 12, 2026, she received 2,158 time-based restricted stock units granted under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
These RSUs vest in three equal parts on each of the first three anniversaries of March 1, 2026, assuming continued employment. She was also credited with 1,838 performance stock units tied to performance criteria for the year ended December 31, 2025. These PSUs are scheduled to vest and settle on or shortly after March 1, 2028, subject to continued employment, and may be settled in shares or cash at the company’s discretion.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. executive Christopher Couch reported multiple equity compensation transactions dated February 12, 2026. He received 11,100 time-based restricted stock units and 9,803 performance stock units under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a price of $0 per unit.
On the same date, 6,257 performance stock units were exercised and converted into 6,257 shares of common stock, followed by a disposition of 6,257 common shares to the issuer at $34.15 per share. After these transactions, Couch directly owned 31,127 shares of common stock, plus 11,100 RSUs and 9,803 PSUs, all subject to the plan’s vesting and settlement terms.
Cooper-Standard Holdings EVP and CFO Jonathan P. Banas reported multiple equity award transactions. On February 12, 2026, he received 12,333 time-based restricted stock units and 11,947 performance stock units under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0 per unit.
On the same date, 10,644 performance stock units were exercised into 10,644 shares of common stock, followed by a disposition of 10,644 common shares to the issuer at $34.15 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 53,927 shares of common stock, plus the newly granted derivative awards subject to vesting and performance conditions.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. plans a private offering of $1.1 billion in Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2031. The deal is targeted to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and certain non-U.S. investors under Regulation S.
The Issuer intends to use the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem all of its existing 13.50% Cash Pay / PIK Toggle Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2027, 5.625% Cash Pay / 10.625% PIK Toggle Senior Secured Third Lien Notes due 2027 and 5.625% Senior Notes due 2026, and to pay related fees and expenses. Conditional redemption notices set a proposed redemption date of March 4, 2026, subject to completion of one or more refinancing transactions on terms satisfactory to the Issuer.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. filed its annual report describing a global automotive supplier focused on sealing and fluid handling systems for passenger vehicles and light trucks. It serves major OEMs such as Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Volkswagen and others, with about 86% of 2025 sales to OEMs.
The company operates 65 manufacturing and 43 engineering and administrative sites in 20 countries, employing roughly 22,000 people, including 4,000 contingent workers. It reported a non‑affiliate common equity market value of $363 million and 17.6 million common shares outstanding.
Cooper Standard emphasizes innovation, A.I.-enabled manufacturing and materials science, investing $80.6 million in engineering, research and development in 2025, or 2.9% of sales. The filing highlights sustainability goals, including carbon neutrality targets, and extensive risk disclosures covering supply chain volatility, inflation, cybersecurity, high leverage of $1.1 billion in debt, and exposure to global auto production cycles.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. reported modest growth in 2025 sales and a sharp improvement in profitability and cash generation. Full-year sales reached $2.74 billion, up slightly from 2024, while operating income rose to $86.6 million, a 24% increase.
The company cut its net loss to $4.2 million from $78.7 million and lifted adjusted EBITDA to $209.7 million, or 7.6% of sales. Free cash flow was positive at $16.3 million, supported by $64.4 million of operating cash flow and year-end cash of $191.7 million.
Management highlighted lean manufacturing, purchasing savings and favorable foreign exchange as key drivers, offset by inflation, higher wages and weaker volume on some programs. For 2026, guidance calls for sales of $2.7–$2.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $260–$300 million, implying further margin expansion.