ESCO Technologies (NYSE: ESE) director granted RSUs from dividends

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESCO Technologies Inc. director David A. Campbell reported an acquisition of 0.9117 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on July 17, 2026, at a reference value of $318.52 per unit, increasing his directly held RSUs to 3,630.9087, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock.

According to the accompanying footnote, these RSUs were issued in lieu of cash dividends on his existing RSU holdings. Portions tied to unvested shares become payable in common stock and/or cash when the underlying shares vest, while remaining RSUs are payable in common stock after his board service or at other designated times.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Campbell David A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units F1	0.912	$318.52	$290.39

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 3,630.9087 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Restricted Share Units (RSUs) issued in lieu of cash dividends on the RSUs held by the reporting person on the payment date. Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock. A portion of the RSU representing dividends on unvested shares becomes payable in Common Stock and/or cash when the underlying shares vest, or concurrently with the distribution of the underlying shares if the reporting person has so designated. Any remaining RSUs become payable in common stock upon, or at the election of the reporting person in installments beginning upon, the termination of the reporting person's service as a director or such earlier time as the reporting person may have designated.

Key Figures

RSUs acquired: 0.9117 RSUs Reference value per RSU: $318.52 Total RSUs held after transaction: 3,630.9087 RSUs

3 metrics

RSUs acquired 0.9117 RSUs Restricted Share Units acquired on July 17, 2026

Reference value per RSU $318.52 Per-unit value for RSUs issued in lieu of cash dividends

Total RSUs held after transaction 3,630.9087 RSUs Restricted Share Units directly held by the director after the reported acquisition

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, economic equivalent, installments

3 terms

Restricted Share Units financial

"Restricted Share Units (RSUs) issued in lieu of cash dividends on the RSUs held"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

economic equivalent financial

"Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock."

installments financial

"at the election of the reporting person in installments beginning upon the termination"

Installments are a series of scheduled partial payments that together cover a larger amount owed or due, like paying for a purchase or loan in weekly or monthly pieces rather than all at once. For investors, installments matter because they change when cash moves between parties, affect a company’s or counterparty’s short-term cash flow and risk of missed payments, and can influence valuation or perceived financial stability much like spreading the cost of a car over monthly payments.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did ESCO Technologies (ESE) report for director David A. Campbell?

Director David A. Campbell acquired 0.9117 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on July 17, 2026, credited at $318.52 per unit. These RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on his existing RSU holdings, increasing his directly held RSU balance to 3,630.9087 units tied to common stock.

How were the ESCO Technologies (ESE) RSUs in this Form 4 generated?

They were issued in lieu of cash dividends on Restricted Share Units already held by the director on the dividend payment date. A portion tied to unvested shares becomes payable when those shares vest, while remaining RSUs are payable in common stock after his board service or at designated times.

What is David A. Campbell’s total RSU position in ESCO Technologies (ESE) after this transaction?

After the reported acquisition, he directly holds 3,630.9087 RSUs in ESCO Technologies. Each RSU is economically equivalent to one share of common stock, and settlement occurs in stock and/or cash based on vesting and his previously made distribution elections.

Was the ESCO Technologies (ESE) insider RSU transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox on the form was not marked, so the transaction is not identified as occurring under a pre-arranged trading plan. It is reported simply as a grant or award acquisition of RSUs issued as dividend equivalents to the director here.

What type of security is involved in ESCO Technologies (ESE) director David A. Campbell’s Form 4?

The transaction involves derivative securities in the form of Restricted Share Units (RSUs), each economically equivalent to one share of ESCO Technologies common stock. These RSUs ultimately settle in common stock and/or cash based on specific vesting schedules and the director’s distribution elections.

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^*

Campbell David A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.

645 MARYVILLE CENTRE DR., SUITE 300

(Street)

ST LOUIS MISSOURI 63141

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC [ ESE ]

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)
07/17/2026

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
Restricted Share Units	(1)	07/17/2026		A		0.9117		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	0.9117	$318.52	3,630.9087	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Share Units (RSUs) issued in lieu of cash dividends on the RSUs held by the reporting person on the payment date. Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock. A portion of the RSU representing dividends on unvested shares becomes payable in Common Stock and/or cash when the underlying shares vest, or concurrently with the distribution of the underlying shares if the reporting person has so designated. Any remaining RSUs become payable in common stock upon, or at the election of the reporting person in installments beginning upon, the termination of the reporting person's service as a director or such earlier time as the reporting person may have designated.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file

	/s/ Jeffrey D. Fisher, Attorney-in-Fact	07/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)