ESCO Technologies director receives RSU dividend units

ESCO Technologies Inc. reported that director Janice L. Hess acquired 0.2478 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on July 17, 2026, issued in lieu of cash dividends on RSUs she already holds.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESCO Technologies Inc. reported that director Janice L. Hess acquired 0.2478 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on July 17, 2026, issued in lieu of cash dividends on RSUs she already holds. Each RSU equals one share of common stock, bringing her directly held RSU balance to 987.0079.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 0.2478 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hess Janice L.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units F1	0.2478	$318.52	$78.93

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 987.0079 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 acquired: 0.2478 units Transaction value per share: $318.5200 per underlying share RSUs after transaction: 987.0079 units +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs acquired 0.2478 units Restricted Share Units credited on July 17, 2026

Transaction value per share $318.5200 per underlying share Per-share value associated with the RSU dividend-equivalent award

RSUs after transaction 987.0079 units Director’s directly held Restricted Share Units following the July 17, 2026 award

Underlying common shares 0.2478 shares Common Stock underlying the RSUs credited as dividend equivalents

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, economic equivalent, unvested shares, installments

4 terms

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.

economic equivalent financial

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

unvested shares financial

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

installments financial

"payable in common stock upon, or at the election of the reporting person in installments"

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did ESCO Technologies (ESE) report for Janice L. Hess?

ESCO Technologies reported that director Janice L. Hess received 0.2478 Restricted Share Units on July 17, 2026. These RSUs were issued in lieu of cash dividends on RSUs she already holds and are economically equivalent to common stock shares.

How many Restricted Share Units does Janice L. Hess hold after this ESCO Technologies (ESE) transaction?

After the July 17, 2026 transaction, Janice L. Hess holds 987.0079 Restricted Share Units directly. This total reflects the additional 0.2478 RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on her existing RSU holdings as a director of ESCO Technologies.

What are the key terms of the RSUs issued to the ESCO Technologies (ESE) director?

The RSUs are issued in lieu of cash dividends and each is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. Portions linked to unvested shares pay when those shares vest; remaining RSUs become payable in stock or installments after the director’s service ends or as designated.

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

The transaction was not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, as the relevant checkbox was left unchecked. It is reported simply as a grant or acquisition of RSUs in lieu of cash dividends for the director’s existing RSU holdings.

What price per share is associated with the RSUs granted at ESCO Technologies (ESE)?

The RSU transaction reflects a value of $318.5200 per underlying common share. This per-share figure applies to the 0.2478 RSUs credited as dividend equivalents and is used to quantify the economic value of the award to the director.

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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^*

Hess Janice L.

(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		0.2478		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	0.2478	$318.52	987.0079	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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	/s/ Jeffrey D. Fisher, Attorney-in-Fact	07/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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