ESAB (ESAB) director granted stock options and deferred stock units as equity pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESAB Corp director Robert S. Lutz received new equity-based compensation awards. He was granted 2,647 stock options with an exercise price of $100.94 per share that vested and became exercisable on the grant date. He also received 813 deferred stock units, each representing one share of common stock.
The 813 deferred stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027 and will be settled in ESAB common stock after his separation from the company. These awards are classified as grants rather than open-market purchases or sales and represent routine director compensation.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
LUTZ ROBERT S
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,647 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 813 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,647 shares (Direct, null);
Deferred Stock Units — 813 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock. These deferred stock units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027. Once vested, the units will be settled in ESAB common stock after the director's separation from the Company.
Key Figures
Stock options granted: 2,647 options
Option exercise price: $100.94 per share
Deferred stock units granted: 813 units
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4 metrics
Stock options granted
2,647 options
Grant to director on May 8, 2026
Option exercise price
$100.94 per share
Conversion or exercise price for granted options
Deferred stock units granted
813 units
Director equity award on May 8, 2026
DSU vesting date
June 1, 2027
Single-installment vesting for deferred stock units
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Stock Option (right to buy), Grant, award, or other acquisition, vested and became exercisable, +1 more
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Deferred Stock Units financial
"Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (right to buy) with a conversion or exercise price of 100.9400."
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Transaction code description is Grant, award, or other acquisition for both transactions."
vested and became exercisable financial
"These stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date."
settled in ESAB common stock financial
"Once vested, the units will be settled in ESAB common stock after the director's separation from the Company."
FAQ
What did ESAB (ESAB) director Robert S. Lutz report in this Form 4?
Robert S. Lutz reported receiving new equity awards from ESAB Corp, including stock options and deferred stock units. These are compensation-related grants, not open-market trades, and increase his potential future ownership in ESAB common stock if the awards vest and are exercised.
How many stock options did ESAB (ESAB) grant to director Robert S. Lutz?
ESAB granted Robert S. Lutz 2,647 stock options as part of his director compensation. These options carry an exercise price of $100.94 per share, vested immediately on the grant date, and are exercisable until their stated expiration date, providing long-term equity exposure.
What are the terms of the deferred stock units granted by ESAB (ESAB)?
Lutz received 813 deferred stock units from ESAB, each representing a contingent right to one ESAB common share. These units vest in a single installment on June 1, 2027 and will be settled in ESAB common stock after his separation from the company, subject to continued service.
Are the ESAB (ESAB) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
The transactions disclosed are not open-market purchases or sales. They are grants of stock options and deferred stock units classified as “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” reflecting routine director compensation rather than discretionary trading activity in ESAB common stock.
What is the exercise price and expiration for Robert S. Lutz’s ESAB stock options?
The granted stock options have a conversion or exercise price of $100.94 per share. They vested and became exercisable on the grant date and are scheduled to expire on May 7, 2033, giving a multi-year window during which they can be exercised.