ESCO director granted small RSU dividend units

ESCO Technologies Inc. director David A. Campbell received a small grant of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) tied to dividends.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESCO Technologies Inc. director David A. Campbell received a small grant of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) tied to dividends. On this date, he acquired 0.9219 RSUs, each economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock, at a reference value of $314.92 per unit.

The RSUs were issued in lieu of cash dividends on RSUs he already held and will generally be settled in Common Stock and/or cash when the underlying RSUs vest or, for remaining RSUs, upon or after his service as a director ends.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 0.9219 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Campbell David A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units	0.9219	$314.92	$290.32

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 3,629.997 contracts (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 granted: 0.9219 RSUs Reference value per RSU: $314.92 per unit Total RSUs after grant: 3,629.997 RSUs

3 metrics

RSUs granted 0.9219 RSUs Dividend-equivalent grant to director on Restricted Share Units

Reference value per RSU $314.92 per unit Associated value for the granted RSUs

Total RSUs after grant 3,629.997 RSUs Director’s RSU holdings following this transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, RSUs, Common Stock, dividends on unvested shares, +1 more

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Restricted Share Units financial

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

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.

RSUs financial

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

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Common Stock financial

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

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

dividends on unvested shares financial

"A portion of the RSU representing dividends on unvested shares becomes payable"

termination of the reporting person's service as a director financial

"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"

FAQ

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

ESCO Technologies reported that director David A. Campbell acquired 0.9219 Restricted Share Units (RSUs). These RSUs were issued in lieu of cash dividends on RSUs he already held and are economically equivalent to shares of Common Stock, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

How many RSUs did David A. Campbell receive in this ESCO Technologies (ESE) Form 4?

David A. Campbell received 0.9219 Restricted Share Units in this transaction. Each RSU is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock, and this grant reflects dividend equivalents credited on RSUs he already owned rather than a cash dividend payment.

Why were RSUs granted instead of cash dividends at ESCO Technologies (ESE)?

The RSUs were issued in lieu of cash dividends on existing RSUs held by the director. Instead of paying cash, ESCO Technologies credited additional RSUs that mirror the economic value of dividends, aligning director compensation with Common Stock performance over time.

When do these ESCO Technologies (ESE) RSUs for David A. Campbell become payable?

A portion of the RSUs representing dividends on unvested shares becomes payable in Common Stock and/or cash when the underlying RSUs vest. Any remaining RSUs become payable in Common Stock upon, or in installments after, the director’s service termination or at another designated time.

What is the reference value per RSU in the ESCO Technologies (ESE) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a reference value of $314.92 per Restricted Share Unit. This figure is associated with the 0.9219 RSUs granted and helps quantify the economic value of the dividend-equivalent units credited to the director’s account.

How many RSUs does David A. Campbell hold at ESCO Technologies (ESE) after this transaction?

Following this grant, David A. Campbell holds a total of 3,629.997 Restricted Share Units. These RSUs are economically equivalent to the same number of shares of Common Stock and will settle according to the company’s director compensation and vesting arrangements.

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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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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)
04/17/2026

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)	04/17/2026		A		0.9219		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	0.9219	$314.92	3,629.997	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:

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	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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