ESCO Technologies (NYSE: ESE) awards director 772 restricted share units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESCO Technologies director Robert J. Philippy received a grant of restricted share units tied to company stock. On February 2, 2026, he was awarded 772 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) at a reference value of $233.09 per unit, reported as derivative securities held directly.

Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of ESCO common stock. The RSUs vest one year after the grant date and then become deliverable in common shares, or at a later time if Philippy previously chose a deferred delivery date. After this grant, he directly holds 21,182.73 derivative securities linked to ESCO common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider PHILLIPPY ROBERT J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units	772	$233.09	$180K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 21,182.73 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

PHILLIPPY ROBERT J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.

645 MARYVILLE CENTRE DR., SUITE 300

(Street)

ST LOUIS MO 63141

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)	02/02/2026		A		772		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	772	$233.09	21,182.73	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Share Unit (RSU) is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The RSUs vest one year after the grant date and become issuable as common stock upon vesting or at such later time as the reporting person may have designated in advance.

Remarks:

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	/s/ Jeffrey D Fisher, Attorney-in-Fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ESCO Technologies (ESE) report in this Form 4?

ESCO Technologies reported a grant of 772 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) to director Robert J. Philippy on February 2, 2026. These RSUs are derivative securities tied to ESCO common stock and increase his directly held derivative position to 21,182.73 units.

Who is the reporting person in the ESCO Technologies (ESE) Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is Robert J. Philippy, identified as a director of ESCO Technologies Inc. He is not listed as an officer or 10% owner. The filing shows this equity award as held directly, without any referenced indirect ownership entity or disclaimer.

How many restricted share units did ESCO director Robert Philippy receive?

Robert J. Philippy received 772 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on February 2, 2026. Each RSU is economically equivalent to one share of ESCO common stock, meaning this grant represents rights linked to 772 shares, subject to the vesting and settlement terms described.

When do Robert Philippy’s ESCO Technologies RSUs vest and settle?

Philippy’s 772 Restricted Share Units vest one year after the grant date. Once vested, they become issuable as ESCO common stock at vesting, or at a later time if he previously elected a deferred delivery schedule under the company’s plan.

What does each ESCO Technologies restricted share unit represent in this Form 4?

Each ESCO Technologies Restricted Share Unit is described as the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. After vesting, the RSUs convert into deliverable common shares, aligning the director’s potential future holdings with ESCO’s share price performance over time.

How many derivative securities does Robert Philippy hold after this ESCO RSU grant?

After the grant of 772 RSUs, Robert J. Philippy beneficially owns 21,182.73 derivative securities directly. These derivative securities are tied to ESCO common stock, reflecting his cumulative RSU and similar equity-based awards reported as derivative holdings.

What price per unit is shown for Robert Philippy’s ESCO RSU grant?

The Form 4 lists a value of $233.09 for each of the 772 Restricted Share Units. This amount typically reflects the grant-date fair value or reference price used for reporting the derivative award, rather than an immediate cash transaction in the open market.