ESAB (NYSE: ESAB) exec converts 1,232 RSUs, withholds 627 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESAB Corporation executive Olivier Biebuyck, President of Fab Tech, reported routine equity compensation activity. On February 2, 2026, 1,232 restricted stock units were converted into the same number of ESAB common shares as they vested.

To cover related tax obligations, 627 shares were withheld by ESAB at a price of $114.62 per share, with no shares sold by Biebuyck on the market. Following these transactions, he directly holds 14,954 shares of ESAB common stock.

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^*

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)
02/02/2026

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	02/02/2026		M		1,232	A	(1)	15,581	D
Common stock, par value $0.001	02/02/2026		F		627(2)	D	$114.62	14,954	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)	02/02/2026		M			1,232	02/01/2024(3)	02/01/2026	Common stock, par value $0.001	1,232	$0	0	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 first anniversary of the grant date. All restricted stock units from this award have vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Olivier Biebuyck reported the vesting and conversion of 1,232 restricted stock units into ESAB common shares. The filing also shows a tax-related share withholding, leaving him with 14,954 directly owned ESAB common shares after the transactions.

How many ESAB shares did Olivier Biebuyck acquire and at what cost?

Biebuyck acquired 1,232 ESAB common shares through the conversion of restricted stock units at an exercise price of $0.00. These shares arose from vested equity awards rather than an open-market purchase, reflecting standard executive compensation mechanics.

Why were 627 ESAB shares withheld in Olivier Biebuyck’s Form 4 filing?

The 627 ESAB shares were withheld by the company to satisfy Biebuyck’s tax liability from the vesting of restricted stock units. The filing clarifies that no shares were sold by him in the market to cover these taxes.

How many ESAB shares does Olivier Biebuyck own after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Biebuyck directly owns 14,954 ESAB common shares. This figure reflects the 1,232 shares delivered upon RSU vesting, net of 627 shares withheld by ESAB for tax settlement purposes related to that vesting event.

What does the restricted stock unit award in ESAB’s Form 4 disclose about vesting?

The restricted stock unit award vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, February 1, 2024. The filing notes that all restricted stock units from this particular award have now fully vested and been settled in shares.

What is Olivier Biebuyck’s role at ESAB and is he a 10% owner?

Biebuyck is identified as an officer of ESAB, serving as President, Fab Tech. The Form 4 indicates he is not a 10% owner of the company’s stock, and his reported holdings represent his direct beneficial ownership after the equity compensation transactions.