ESAB CHRO exercises RSUs, covers tax with shares

ESAB Corp Chief Human Resources Officer Michele Campion reported a mix of equity transactions tied to restricted stock units.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESAB Corp Chief Human Resources Officer Michele Campion reported a mix of equity transactions tied to restricted stock units. On March 2, 2026, 457 restricted stock units were exercised into 457 shares of common stock at a price of $0.0000 per share.

To cover tax obligations from this vesting, 157 shares of common stock were withheld by ESAB Corporation at $121.6400 per share, with no shares sold by Campion. After these transactions, Campion directly owned 11,493 shares of common stock and 916 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one ESAB share.

Insider Trade Summary

457 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Campion Michele

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	457	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common stock, par value $0.001	457	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common stock, par value $0.001	157	$121.64	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 916 contracts (Direct); Common stock, par value $0.001 — 11,493 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of ESAB Corporation.
2. F2. Represents shares withheld by ESAB Corporation in connection with net share settlement to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability based upon the vesting of restricted stock units. No shares were sold by the reporting person to satisfy this tax liability.
3. F3. These restricted stock units vest in three equal, annual installments on the first day of the month following each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant.

FAQ

What did ESAB (ESAB) executive Michele Campion report in this Form 4?

Michele Campion reported RSU vesting and related share movements. 457 restricted stock units converted into 457 ESAB common shares, and 157 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations associated with the vesting event, with no open-market sales disclosed.

How many ESAB shares did Michele Campion acquire through RSU conversion?

Campion acquired 457 ESAB common shares through RSU conversion. Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one share, and on March 2, 2026 these units vested and were exercised into common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share.

Why were 157 ESAB shares disposed of in Michele Campion’s Form 4 filing?

The 157 ESAB shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities from RSU vesting. The company retained these shares in connection with a net share settlement, and the filing specifies that Campion did not sell any shares personally to satisfy this tax obligation.

What is Michele Campion’s ESAB common stock ownership after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Campion directly owned 11,493 ESAB common shares. The filing also shows continued ownership of 916 restricted stock units, which each provide a contingent right to receive one ESAB common share according to the stated terms.

How do Michele Campion’s remaining restricted stock units in ESAB vest over time?

The remaining restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the first day of the month following each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, gradually delivering ESAB common shares as each tranche vests.

What role does Michele Campion hold at ESAB related to this equity award?

Michele Campion serves as ESAB’s Chief Human Resources Officer. The reported restricted stock units and resulting common stock transactions reflect equity-based compensation tied to this executive role, including vesting, share issuance, and accompanying tax-withholding share settlements.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 04:39 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Campion Michele

(Last) (First) (Middle)

909 ROSE AVE, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)

NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Human Resources Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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, par value $0.001	03/02/2026		M		457	A	(1)	11,650	D
Common stock, par value $0.001	03/02/2026		F		157(2)	D	$121.64	11,493	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/02/2026		M			457	03/01/2026(3)	03/01/2028	Common stock, par value $0.001	457	$0	916	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of ESAB Corporation.

2. Represents shares withheld by ESAB Corporation in connection with net share settlement to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability based upon the vesting of restricted stock units. No shares were sold by the reporting person to satisfy this tax liability.

3. These restricted stock units vest in three equal, annual installments on the first day of the month following each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant.

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	/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
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