Janice Hess of ESCO Technologies (ESE) receives 214 RSUs in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESCO Technologies director Janice L. Hess reported an equity award in the form of restricted share units (RSUs). On 02/02/2026 she acquired 214.5094 RSUs, each economically equivalent to one share of ESCO common stock, at a reference price of $233.09 per unit.

After this award, she beneficially owns 2,335.7631 RSUs held directly. According to the terms, these RSUs will be settled in ESCO common stock or cash, in a lump sum or installments, beginning no later than when her service as a director ends.

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^*

Hess Janice L.

(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		214.5094		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	214.5094	$233.09	2,335.7631	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Share Unit (RSU) is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. These RSUs become payable according to the advance direction of the reporting person in common stock or cash and in a lump sum or installments beginning not later than the termination of the reporting person's service as a director.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file

	/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) director Janice Hess report?

ESCO Technologies director Janice L. Hess reported receiving 214.5094 restricted share units on February 2, 2026. These RSUs are derivative equity awards that track ESCO common stock and are part of her compensation for board service, rather than an open‑market stock purchase or sale.

How many ESCO Technologies (ESE) restricted share units does Janice Hess hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Janice L. Hess beneficially owns 2,335.7631 restricted share units. This figure reflects her direct holdings in RSUs after the February 2, 2026 award and represents her accumulated equity-based compensation tied to ESCO Technologies common stock.

What is the value reference for the ESCO Technologies (ESE) RSUs granted to Janice Hess?

The 214.5094 restricted share units granted to Janice Hess carry a reference price of $233.09 per unit. This price is used for reporting purposes and helps indicate the notional value of the RSU award linked to ESCO Technologies common stock.

How are ESCO Technologies (ESE) RSUs for Janice Hess settled and when are they paid?

Each restricted share unit is economically equivalent to one ESCO common share and will be settled in stock or cash. Payment occurs in a lump sum or installments, according to her advance direction, beginning no later than when her service as a director terminates.

Is the ESCO Technologies (ESE) Form 4 for Janice Hess a stock sale or a grant?

The Form 4 for Janice L. Hess reflects an acquisition of 214.5094 restricted share units coded as an “A” transaction. This indicates an equity grant or award, not a discretionary open‑market sale of ESCO Technologies common stock by the director.

What does “economic equivalent of one share” mean for ESCO Technologies (ESE) RSUs?

Each RSU granted to Janice Hess represents the economic value of one ESCO common share. While not actual stock until settled, these units mirror the share value and will ultimately be paid in stock or cash under the plan’s terms and her elections.