Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) EVP gains 1,228 shares from PSA award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel Corporation executive Gina Fitzsimons reported an equity award transaction. On January 21, 2026, she acquired 1,228 shares of Hexcel common stock at a price of $0 per share. These shares were received upon the conversion of a performance-based share award that depended on financial performance criteria set in an agreement dated January 30, 2023.

Following this award, Fitzsimons beneficially owns 5,511 shares of Hexcel common stock in direct ownership. She serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer of Hexcel.

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^*

Fitzsimons Gina

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HEXCEL CORPORATION

281 TRESSER BLVD.

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06901

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HEXCEL CORP /DE/ [ HXL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/21/2026

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
Common Stock	01/21/2026		A		1,228(1)	A	$0	5,511	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock of the issuer acquired upon the conversion of a performance-based share award ("PSA") based on the level of attainment of specified financial performance criteria set forth in the underlying performance-based award agreement dated January 30, 2023.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer

	/s/Heather M. DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Gina Fitzsimons	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hexcel (HXL) report for Gina Fitzsimons?

Hexcel reported that Gina Fitzsimons, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer, acquired 1,228 shares of common stock on January 21, 2026 through a performance-based share award conversion.

How many Hexcel (HXL) shares did Gina Fitzsimons own after the reported Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Gina Fitzsimons beneficially owned 5,511 shares of Hexcel common stock, held in direct ownership.

What was the price per share for the Hexcel (HXL) shares acquired by Gina Fitzsimons?

The 1,228 shares of Hexcel common stock acquired by Gina Fitzsimons on January 21, 2026 were reported at a price of $0 per share, reflecting an equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

What is the source of the Hexcel (HXL) shares acquired by Gina Fitzsimons on January 21, 2026?

The acquired shares represent stock received upon the conversion of a performance-based share award (PSA), which was tied to specific financial performance criteria in an award agreement dated January 30, 2023.

What is Gina Fitzsimons’ role at Hexcel (HXL) as disclosed in the Form 4?

The filing identifies Gina Fitzsimons as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer of Hexcel Corporation.

Was the Hexcel (HXL) insider transaction reported by Gina Fitzsimons a purchase or an award?

The transaction was reported with code A for an acquisition of shares, and the footnote explains it was due to the conversion of a performance-based share award, not an open-market purchase.