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ESAB (ESAB) director granted stock options and deferred stock units as equity pay

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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 LUTZ ROBERT S
Role null
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)
  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.
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
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."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
LUTZ ROBERT S

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)$100.9405/08/2026A2,64705/08/2026(1)05/07/2033Common stock, par value $0.0012,647$02,647D
Deferred Stock Units(2)05/08/2026A813 (3) (3)Common stock, par value $0.001813$0813D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These stock options vested and became exercisable on the grant date.
2. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ESAB common stock.
3. 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Curtis E. Jewell, Attorney-in-Fact05/12/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.