ESAB (NYSE: ESAB) director granted 813 RSUs and 2,647 stock options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESAB Corp director Sebastien Martin received new equity awards. On May 8, 2026, he was granted 813 restricted stock units, each representing one share of ESAB common stock, and stock options for 2,647 shares at an exercise price of $100.94 per share.
The stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date and expire on May 7, 2033. The restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027, aligning part of the director’s compensation with ESAB’s future share performance.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Martin Sebastien
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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Restricted stock units granted
813 units
Grant to director on May 8, 2026
Stock options granted
2,647 options
Grant to director on May 8, 2026
Option exercise price
$100.94 per share
Stock option grant on May 8, 2026
Option expiration date
May 7, 2033
End of option term if unexercised
RSU vesting date
June 1, 2027
Single-installment vesting for 813 RSUs
Options vested timing
Vested on grant date
Became exercisable May 8, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Stock Option (right to buy), contingent right, vest
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"The filing reports a grant of 813 Restricted Stock Units to the director."
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
"A Stock Option (right to buy) for 2,647 shares was granted at $100.94."
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock."
vest financial
"These restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What equity awards did ESAB (ESAB) director Sebastien Martin receive?
Sebastien Martin received 813 restricted stock units and stock options for 2,647 shares. The options have a $100.94 exercise price, vest immediately, and expire in May 2033, providing long-term, share-linked compensation.
When do Sebastien Martin’s ESAB (ESAB) restricted stock units vest?
The 813 restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027. Once vested, each unit entitles him to receive one share of ESAB common stock, subject to the plan’s terms and continued service conditions.
What is the exercise price and term of Sebastien Martin’s ESAB stock options?
Martin’s stock options cover 2,647 ESAB shares at an exercise price of $100.94 per share. They vested and became exercisable on May 8, 2026 and will expire on May 7, 2033, if not earlier exercised or forfeited.
Are Sebastien Martin’s ESAB equity awards open-market purchases or compensation grants?
The filing characterizes both transactions as grants or awards, not open-market purchases. The restricted stock units and stock options were issued as compensation, reflected by a transaction code for grant or award acquisition in the Form 4 details.