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SVP at Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) receives 100,111 RSUs

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Hartzel William reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. granted Senior Vice President of Bioservices William Hartzel 100,111 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was approved by the Compensation Committee on March 2, 2026, contingent on stockholder approval of an amended stock incentive plan.

Stockholders approved the Amended Stock Incentive Plan on April 29, 2026, allowing the grant to proceed. These restricted stock units vest in three annual installments beginning on the anniversary of the approval date, assuming continued service. After this grant, Hartzel directly holds 187,299 shares of common stock.

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Insider Hartzel William
Role SVP, Bioservices
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 100,111 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 187,299 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The restricted stock unit grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (the "Company"), on March 2, 2026, subject to stockholder approval of an amendment of the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Amended Stock Incentive Plan"), under which the restricted stock units were granted. The Company's stockholders approved the Amended Stock Incentive Plan on April 29, 2026. Consists of restricted stock units granted under the Company's Amended Stock Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units vest in three annual installments beginning on the anniversary of the date of approval, assuming continued service with the Company. Each restricted stock unit represents the right of the Reporting Person to receive one share of common stock of Emergent BioSolutions Inc., subject to adjustment as provided in the grant agreement.
RSUs granted 100,111 restricted stock units Grant of common stock RSUs to SVP, Bioservices
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for the RSU award
Total shares after grant 187,299 shares Direct holdings following the RSU grant
Stockholder approval date April 29, 2026 Approval of Amended Stock Incentive Plan enabling the grant
Committee approval date March 2, 2026 Compensation Committee approval of RSU grant, subject to stockholder vote
restricted stock units financial
"Consists of restricted stock units granted under the Company's Amended Stock Incentive Plan."
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.
Amended Stock Incentive Plan financial
"subject to stockholder approval of an amendment of the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Amended Stock Incentive Plan")"
Compensation Committee financial
"The restricted stock unit grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of Emergent BioSolutions Inc."
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
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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
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Hartzel William
(Last)(First)(Middle)
300 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE
(Street)
GAITHERSBURG MARYLAND 20879
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. [ EBS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Bioservices
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026		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 Stock04/29/202604/29/2026(1)A100,111(2)A$0187,299D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The restricted stock unit grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (the "Company"), on March 2, 2026, subject to stockholder approval of an amendment of the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Amended Stock Incentive Plan"), under which the restricted stock units were granted. The Company's stockholders approved the Amended Stock Incentive Plan on April 29, 2026.
2. Consists of restricted stock units granted under the Company's Amended Stock Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units vest in three annual installments beginning on the anniversary of the date of approval, assuming continued service with the Company. Each restricted stock unit represents the right of the Reporting Person to receive one share of common stock of Emergent BioSolutions Inc., subject to adjustment as provided in the grant agreement.
Remarks:
/s/ Richard S. Lindahl, Attorney-in-fact05/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) disclose in this Form 4 for William Hartzel?

Emergent BioSolutions reported that SVP, Bioservices, William Hartzel received a grant of 100,111 restricted stock units of common stock. The award increases his direct holdings to 187,299 shares, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) shares did William Hartzel acquire in this grant?

William Hartzel was granted 100,111 restricted stock units of Emergent BioSolutions common stock. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock, subject to the vesting schedule and other terms described under the company’s Amended Stock Incentive Plan.

What is William Hartzel’s total Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) ownership after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the restricted stock unit grant, William Hartzel directly holds 187,299 shares of Emergent BioSolutions common stock. This figure includes the newly awarded 100,111 restricted stock units and represents his total direct beneficial ownership after the reported transaction.

How do the restricted stock units granted to William Hartzel vest at Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)?

The restricted stock units granted to William Hartzel vest in three annual installments, starting on the anniversary of the approval date. Vesting requires his continued service with Emergent BioSolutions, aligning the compensation structure with longer-term employment and performance incentives.

What approvals were required for William Hartzel’s restricted stock unit grant at Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)?

The grant was approved by the company’s Compensation Committee on March 2, 2026, but was contingent on stockholder approval of the Amended Stock Incentive Plan. Stockholders approved this amended plan on April 29, 2026, enabling the restricted stock unit award.

Are William Hartzel’s restricted stock units at Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) tied to the Amended Stock Incentive Plan?

Yes. The restricted stock units were granted under Emergent BioSolutions’ Amended Stock Incentive Plan. The award became effective after stockholders approved the amended plan, and each unit entitles him to receive one share of common stock upon vesting, subject to grant agreement terms.