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ESAB (ESAB) director converts 637 RSUs to stock as units vest

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ESAB Corp director Melissa Cummings reported a routine equity compensation event involving 637 shares of common stock. On June 1, 2026, 637 Restricted Stock Units vested in a single installment and were exercised at $0.0000 per unit into 637 shares of ESAB common stock, which she now holds directly. A separate line reflects 49.428 shares of common stock held indirectly by her son as of the same date.

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Insider Cummings Melissa
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 637 $0.00 --
Exercise Common stock, par value $0.001 637 $0.00 --
holding Common stock, par value $0.001 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common stock, par value $0.001 — 637 shares (Direct, null); Common stock, par value $0.001 — 49.428 shares (Indirect, Held by son.)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of ESAB Corporation. These restricted stock units vested in a single installment on June 1, 2026.
RSUs exercised 637 units Restricted Stock Units exercised into common stock on June 1, 2026
Common shares acquired 637 shares Common stock held directly after RSU conversion
Exercise price $0.0000 per unit Stated transaction price for RSU conversion
Indirect holdings 49.428 shares Common stock held indirectly, described as held by son
Exercised derivative transactions 1 transaction, 637 shares ExerciseCount and exerciseShares in transaction summary
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The filing lists "Restricted Stock Units" as a derivative security exercised into 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.
derivative security financial
"The transaction code description notes an "Exercise or conversion of derivative security" for the RSUs."
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.
indirect ownership financial
"An entry shows 49.428 shares with ownership type indirect and nature "Held by son.""
contingent right financial
"A footnote states each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share."
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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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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*
Cummings Melissa

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
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 stock, par value $0.00106/01/2026M637A(1)637D
Common stock, par value $0.00149.428IHeld by son.
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/01/2026M63706/01/2026(2)06/01/2026Common stock, par value $0.001637$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of ESAB Corporation.
2. These restricted stock units vested in a single installment on June 1, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ESAB (ESAB) director Melissa Cummings report?

Melissa Cummings reported the vesting and exercise of 637 Restricted Stock Units into 637 ESAB common shares. The Form 4 characterizes this as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many ESAB (ESAB) shares did Melissa Cummings acquire in this Form 4?

She acquired 637 shares of ESAB common stock through the exercise of 637 Restricted Stock Units at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit. These shares are now held directly in her name following the June 1, 2026 vesting event.

What happened to Melissa Cummings’ ESAB Restricted Stock Units on June 1, 2026?

All 637 Restricted Stock Units vested in a single installment on June 1, 2026 and were exercised into an equal number of ESAB common shares. After this transaction, the filing shows zero remaining units from that specific RSU award.

Does the ESAB (ESAB) Form 4 show any insider share sales by Melissa Cummings?

The Form 4 does not report any open-market sales by Melissa Cummings. The transactions are classified as exercises or conversions of derivative securities, specifically Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock, with no separate sale transaction code disclosed.