ESAB director granted RSUs and stock options

ESAB Corp director Sebastien Martin received new equity awards.

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.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,460 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Martin Sebastien

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (right to buy)	2,647	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	813	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,647 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 813 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. These stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date.
2. F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock.
3. F3. 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 +3 more

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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

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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.

How many ESAB shares are underlying Sebastien Martin’s new derivative awards?

Martin’s new awards are tied to 813 underlying ESAB common shares through restricted stock units and 2,647 underlying shares through stock options. Together, these grants link a portion of his director compensation directly to ESAB’s future stock performance.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Martin Sebastien

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$100.94	05/08/2026		A		2,647		05/08/2026(1)	05/07/2033	Common stock, par value $0.001	2,647	$0	2,647	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	05/08/2026		A		813		06/01/2027(3)	06/01/2027	Common stock, par value $0.001	813	$0	813	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock.

3. These restricted stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)