Hexcel (HXL) grants RSUs and stock options to senior executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel Corp executive Lilian Regis Brayle, President EMEA/AP & Industrial, reported new equity awards. On February 2, 2026, Brayle received 1,736 restricted stock units, each representing one future share of Hexcel common stock, and 4,175 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $81.59 per share.

The RSUs vest two-thirds on the second anniversary of the grant date and the remaining one-third on the third anniversary, then convert into the same number of shares. The stock options vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

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^*

Brayle Lilian Regis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

281 TRESSER BLVD

16TH FLOOR

(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)
	President EMEA/AP & Industrial

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 Stock Units	(1)	02/02/2026		A		1,736		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,736	$0	1,736	D
Non-Qualified Stock Options	$81.59	02/02/2026		A		4,175		(3)	02/02/2036	Common Stock	4,175	$0	4,175	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 as to two-thirds on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and the remaining one-third on the third anniversary of the date of grant, and convert into an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the issuer.

3. The non-qualified stock options vest in equal increments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

	/s/ Heather M. DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Lilian R. Brayle	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hexcel (HXL) report for Lilian Regis Brayle?

Hexcel reported that executive Lilian Regis Brayle received 1,736 restricted stock units and 4,175 non-qualified stock options on February 2, 2026. These are equity awards that give rights to future Hexcel common shares, subject to vesting conditions detailed in the filing.

How many restricted stock units did the Hexcel (HXL) executive receive?

Lilian Regis Brayle received 1,736 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a conditional right to one share of Hexcel common stock, which will be delivered only after specified vesting dates are met according to the schedule described in the footnotes.

What are the vesting terms for Hexcel (HXL) RSUs granted to Brayle?

The RSUs vest two-thirds on the second anniversary of the grant date and the remaining one-third on the third anniversary. After vesting, they convert into an equivalent number of Hexcel common shares, aligning the award’s value with the company’s share price over time.

What stock options did Hexcel (HXL) grant to Lilian Regis Brayle?

Hexcel granted Brayle 4,175 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $81.59 per share. These options give the right, but not the obligation, to buy Hexcel common stock at that price once vested and before their stated expiration date.

How do the Hexcel (HXL) stock options for Brayle vest over time?

The non-qualified stock options vest in equal increments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date. This means one-third of the 4,175 options becomes exercisable each year over three years, subject to the continued terms and conditions of the award.

What is the role of the reporting person in this Hexcel (HXL) Form 4?

The reporting person, Lilian Regis Brayle, is identified as an officer of Hexcel with the title President EMEA/AP & Industrial. The Form 4 records equity awards granted to this executive, including restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options in Hexcel common stock.