Director at Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) gains 2,697 shares via RSUs

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel director Nick L. Stanage exercised restricted stock units into common shares. On May 8, 2026, 2,697 RSUs converted into 2,697 shares of Hexcel common stock, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market trade. After the transaction, he directly holds 482,911 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

2,697 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Stanage Nick L

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,697	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	2,697	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 482,911 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a conditional right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of (a) the first anniversary of the grant date and (b) the date immediately prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date and will be converted into an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the issuer.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 2,697 units Common shares received: 2,697 shares Shares held after transaction: 482,911 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs exercised 2,697 units Restricted Stock Units converted on May 8, 2026

Common shares received 2,697 shares Shares of Hexcel common stock from RSU conversion

Shares held after transaction 482,911 shares Direct Hexcel common stock holdings following RSU exercise

Exercise transactions 1 transaction Derivative exercise counted in transaction summary

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative exercise/conversion, Form 4, vest

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a conditional right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

vest financial

"The RSUs vest on the earlier of (a) the first anniversary of the grant date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/08/2026 - 05:30 PM

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Stanage Nick L

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O HEXCEL CORPORATION

281 TRESSER BLVD.

(Street)

STAMFORD

CONNECTICUT

06901

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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)
05/08/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/08/2026		M		2,697	A	$0	482,911	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/08/2026		M			2,697	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,697	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a conditional right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer.

2. The RSUs vest on the earlier of (a) the first anniversary of the grant date and (b) the date immediately prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date and will be converted into an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the issuer.

	/s/ Heather DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Nick L. Stanage	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hexcel (HXL) report for Nick L. Stanage?

Hexcel reported that director Nick L. Stanage exercised 2,697 restricted stock units into 2,697 shares of common stock on May 8, 2026. This reflects equity compensation vesting, not an open-market purchase or sale of Hexcel shares.

How many Hexcel (HXL) shares does Nick L. Stanage hold after this Form 4?

Following the RSU conversion, Nick L. Stanage directly holds 482,911 shares of Hexcel common stock. This updated ownership figure comes from the Form 4 and includes the 2,697 new shares received from exercising restricted stock units.

Were Hexcel (HXL) shares bought or sold in the open market in this filing?

No open-market buying or selling occurred in this filing. The Form 4 shows a derivative exercise, where 2,697 restricted stock units converted into 2,697 common shares as equity compensation, rather than a market transaction at a stated share price.

What does the RSU footnote in Hexcel (HXL) Form 4 explain?

The footnote explains each restricted stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one Hexcel common share. It further notes RSUs vest on the earlier of one year after grant or just before the next annual shareholder meeting, then convert into common shares.

How many restricted stock units were exercised in this Hexcel (HXL) Form 4?

The filing shows 2,697 restricted stock units exercised and converted into 2,697 shares of Hexcel common stock. After this exercise, the derivative RSU position reported in the filing dropped to zero, indicating no remaining RSUs of this specific grant.