ESAB executive exercises RSUs, settles taxes in shares

ESAB Corp President, Fab Tech Olivier Biebuyck reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESAB Corp President, Fab Tech Olivier Biebuyck reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised 2,362 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of ESAB common shares. In connection with this vesting, 1,184 shares were withheld by ESAB to cover tax obligations, rather than sold in the market.

After these transactions, Biebuyck holds 21,740 ESAB common shares directly. Footnotes state that the restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments and that remaining units from this award are scheduled to vest on May 12, 2027, reflecting ongoing stock-based compensation rather than discretionary trading.

Insider Trade Summary

2,362 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Biebuyck Olivier

Role President, Fab Tech

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,362	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common stock, par value $0.001	2,362	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common stock, par value $0.001	1,184	$94.20	$112K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,362 contracts (Direct); Common stock, par value $0.001 — 20,556 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. This award represents restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. All remaining restricted stock units from this award will vest on May 12, 2027.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,184 shares at $94.20 RSUs exercised: 2,362 units Shares held after transaction: 21,740 shares +3 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 1,184 shares at $94.20 Withholding on RSU vesting for tax liability

RSUs exercised 2,362 units Restricted stock units converted into ESAB common stock

Shares held after transaction 21,740 shares Direct ESAB common stock holdings post-transaction

RSU conversion ratio 1:1 Each restricted stock unit equals one ESAB common share

Tax-withholding shares count 1,184 shares Shares retained by ESAB in net share settlement

Remaining RSU vesting date May 12, 2027 All remaining restricted stock units from this award vest

Key Terms

restricted stock units, net share settlement, tax liability, derivative security, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"This award represents restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments"

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.

net share settlement financial

"Represents shares withheld by ESAB Corporation in connection with net share settlement"

Net share settlement is a way of paying for financial transactions using only the difference in shares rather than exchanging full amounts of stock or cash. It’s like settling a debt by giving someone the exact number of shares needed to balance the books, making trades quicker and simpler. This method helps reduce the number of shares changing hands, saving time and costs.

tax liability financial

"to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability based upon the vesting of restricted stock units"

derivative security financial

"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.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"

FAQ

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What insider transactions did ESAB (ESAB) report for Olivier Biebuyck?

ESAB reported that President, Fab Tech Olivier Biebuyck exercised 2,362 restricted stock units into common shares. In the same event, 1,184 shares were withheld by ESAB to cover his tax liability, with no open-market sales by Biebuyck.

Did ESAB (ESAB) insider Olivier Biebuyck sell any shares in this Form 4?

No open-market sales occurred. ESAB withheld 1,184 shares at $94.20 per share to satisfy Olivier Biebuyck’s tax liability from restricted stock unit vesting. Footnotes clarify that these withheld shares were not sold by Biebuyck himself.

How many ESAB (ESAB) shares does Olivier Biebuyck hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported Form 4 transactions, Olivier Biebuyck directly holds 21,740 shares of ESAB common stock. This reflects the net effect of exercising 2,362 restricted stock units and the company withholding 1,184 shares to satisfy associated tax obligations.

What restricted stock units did ESAB (ESAB) insider Olivier Biebuyck exercise?

Olivier Biebuyck exercised 2,362 restricted stock units, each converting into one ESAB common share. The filing states these units are part of an award that vests in three equal annual installments, with remaining units scheduled to vest on May 12, 2027.

How were taxes handled on ESAB (ESAB) insider Olivier Biebuyck’s RSU vesting?

Taxes were settled via share withholding. ESAB retained 1,184 common shares in a net share settlement to cover Olivier Biebuyck’s tax liability, at a price of $94.20 per share, instead of him selling shares in the open market.

When will Olivier Biebuyck’s remaining ESAB (ESAB) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock unit award vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant. The filing notes that all remaining restricted stock units from this award are scheduled to vest on May 12, 2027.

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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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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^*

Biebuyck Olivier

(Last) (First) (Middle)

909 ROSE AVE, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)

NORTH BETHESDA MARYLAND 20852

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	President, Fab Tech

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common stock, par value $0.001	05/12/2026		M		2,362	A	(1)	21,740	D
Common stock, par value $0.001	05/12/2026		F		1,184(2)	D	$94.2	20,556	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)	05/12/2026		M			2,362	05/12/2025(3)	05/12/2027	Common stock, par value $0.001	2,362	$0	2,362	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. This award represents restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. All remaining restricted stock units from this award will vest on May 12, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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