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ESAB (ESAB) executive converts RSUs to shares, withholds stock for taxes

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ESAB Corp President, Fab Tech Olivier Biebuyck reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. He acquired 740 shares of common stock through an exercise or conversion of restricted stock units at a price of $0.0000 per share, increasing his common stock holdings to 16,192 shares. In a related tax-withholding transaction, 345 shares of common stock were withheld at $121.6400 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, leaving him with 15,847 common shares held directly. Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of ESAB common stock, and these units vest in three equal annual installments following the grant date.

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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 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)
President, Fab Tech
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 740 A (1) 16,192 D
Common stock, par value $0.001 03/02/2026 F 345(2) D $121.64 15,847 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 740 03/01/2026(3) 03/01/2028 Common stock, par value $0.001 740 $0 1,481 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact 03/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

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

Olivier Biebuyck reported an exercise or conversion of 740 restricted stock units into ESAB common shares and a related withholding of 345 shares to cover taxes, reflecting routine equity compensation activity rather than an open market purchase or sale.

How many ESAB (ESAB) shares does Olivier Biebuyck hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Olivier Biebuyck directly holds 15,847 ESAB common shares. This reflects the conversion of 740 restricted stock units into shares and the withholding of 345 shares to satisfy tax liabilities associated with the vesting event.

Was there an open market sale of ESAB (ESAB) shares by Olivier Biebuyck?

No open market sale occurred. The 345 ESAB shares reported under code F were withheld by the company to cover tax liabilities from restricted stock unit vesting, and the filing states no shares were sold by Biebuyck to satisfy this tax obligation.

What do the ESAB (ESAB) restricted stock units reported by Biebuyck represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ESAB common share. These units vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first day of the month after each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to standard conditions.

How are Olivier Biebuyck’s ESAB (ESAB) restricted stock units scheduled to vest?

The 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 over this three-year period.

What do the transaction codes M and F mean in the ESAB (ESAB) Form 4?

Code M reflects an exercise or conversion of derivative securities, here restricted stock units converting into ESAB common shares. Code F indicates shares withheld to pay exercise price or tax liabilities, with this filing specifying shares were withheld to satisfy Biebuyck’s tax obligations on vesting.
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