ESAB (ESAB) director Rajiv Vinnakota receives RSU and stock option grants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESAB Corp director Rajiv Vinnakota reported receiving new equity awards. On May 8, 2026, he was granted 813 Restricted Stock Units, each representing one share of ESAB common stock. These RSUs vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027.
On the same date, he also received 2,647 stock options with an exercise price of $100.94 per share. According to the disclosure, these options vested and became exercisable on the grant date and expire on May 7, 2033. After these grants, his reported holdings include 813 RSUs and 2,647 options, all held directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Vinnakota Rajiv
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,647 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 813 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,647 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 813 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock. These restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027.
Key Figures
Restricted Stock Units granted: 813 units
Stock options granted: 2,647 options
Option exercise price: $100.94 per share
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5 metrics
Restricted Stock Units granted
813 units
Equity award to director on May 8, 2026
Stock options granted
2,647 options
Equity award to director on May 8, 2026
Option exercise price
$100.94 per share
Strike price for 2,647 stock options
Option expiration date
May 7, 2033
Expiration of stock options granted May 8, 2026
RSU vesting date
June 1, 2027
Single-installment vesting of 813 RSUs
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Stock Option (right to buy), exercise price, vesting
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Security titled "Restricted Stock Units" representing contingent rights to ESAB common stock."
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.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Security titled "Stock Option (right to buy)" with an exercise price of $100.94."
exercise price financial
"The stock options carry an exercise price of $100.94 per share."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
vesting financial
"These restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What insider transactions did ESAB (ESAB) director Rajiv Vinnakota report?
Rajiv Vinnakota reported two equity grants from ESAB on May 8, 2026: 813 Restricted Stock Units and 2,647 stock options. Both awards relate to ESAB common stock and are classified as grants or awards, not open-market purchases or sales.
How many Restricted Stock Units did ESAB (ESAB) grant to Rajiv Vinnakota?
ESAB granted 813 Restricted Stock Units to director Rajiv Vinnakota. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock, vesting in a single installment on June 1, 2027, subject to the award’s terms and conditions.
What are the terms of the ESAB (ESAB) stock options granted to Rajiv Vinnakota?
Vinnakota received 2,647 stock options with an exercise price of $100.94 per share. Footnotes state these options vested and became exercisable on the grant date, May 8, 2026, and they are scheduled to expire on May 7, 2033.
Does the ESAB (ESAB) Form 4 show any stock sales by Rajiv Vinnakota?
No stock sales are reported. The Form 4 lists grant or award acquisitions only: 813 Restricted Stock Units and 2,647 stock options. Transaction codes, directions, and pricing indicate no open-market buying or selling activity in ESAB common stock in this filing.
How many ESAB (ESAB) equity awards does Rajiv Vinnakota hold after these grants?
After the reported transactions, Vinnakota holds 813 Restricted Stock Units and 2,647 stock options related to ESAB common stock. Both positions are listed as direct ownership, reflecting the updated derivative holdings following the May 8, 2026 grants.