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Hexcel (HXL) CEO logs RSU vesting with 2,401 shares withheld for taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President Tom Gentile reported compensation-related equity activity involving company common stock and restricted stock units. On May 1, 2026, 5,181 restricted stock units vested and converted into an equivalent number of common shares. In connection with this vesting, 2,401 shares were withheld to cover taxes, a non‑market “F” code tax-withholding disposition.

Following these transactions, Gentile directly holds 5,560 shares of Hexcel common stock. Separately, a Gentile revocable trust, for which he and his wife serve as trustees and his wife is a beneficiary, holds 15,000 additional shares as an indirect interest. No open‑market purchases or sales are reported in this filing.

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Insider Gentile Tom
Role Chairman, CEO and President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 5,181 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 5,181 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,401 $92.23 $221K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,180 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 7,961 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 15,000 shares (Indirect, By Gentile Revocable Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of common stock of the issuer withheld for the payment of taxes due upon conversion of restricted stock units ("RSUs") The Thomas Charles Gentile, III Revocable Trust is a revocable trust of which the reporting person and his wife are the trustees, and the wife of the reporting person is a beneficiary. The RSUs vest and convert into an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the issuer in equal increments on the first three anniversaries of the reporting person's hire date (May 1, 2024).
RSUs vested and converted 5,181 units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on May 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 2,401 shares Tax-withholding disposition related to RSU conversion
Direct common shares after transactions 5,560 shares Direct ownership following May 1, 2026 transactions
Indirect trust-held shares 15,000 shares Held by Thomas Charles Gentile, III Revocable Trust
Tax-withholding price $92.23 per share Value used for 2,401-share tax-withholding disposition
Derivative exercise shares 5,181 shares Common stock received via RSU conversion (code M)
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Revocable Trust financial
"Thomas Charles Gentile, III Revocable Trust is a revocable trust"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
vest and convert financial
"The RSUs vest and convert into an equivalent number of shares"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Gentile Tom

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman, CEO and President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026M5,181A$07,961D
Common Stock05/01/2026F2,401(1)D$92.235,560D
Common Stock15,000IBy Gentile Revocable Trust(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$005/01/2026M5,181 (3) (3)Common Stock5,181$05,180D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of common stock of the issuer withheld for the payment of taxes due upon conversion of restricted stock units ("RSUs")
2. The Thomas Charles Gentile, III Revocable Trust is a revocable trust of which the reporting person and his wife are the trustees, and the wife of the reporting person is a beneficiary.
3. The RSUs vest and convert into an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the issuer in equal increments on the first three anniversaries of the reporting person's hire date (May 1, 2024).
/s/Heather M. DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Tom Gentile05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Hexcel (HXL) CEO Tom Gentile report?

Tom Gentile reported vesting of 5,181 restricted stock units that converted into the same number of Hexcel common shares. To cover taxes on this vesting, 2,401 shares were withheld, categorized as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.

Did Hexcel (HXL) CEO Tom Gentile buy or sell shares on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales. Activity reflects RSU vesting and 2,401 shares withheld for taxes. These are classified as compensation and tax-settlement events, not discretionary trades, so they do not indicate a market-driven buy or sell decision.

How many Hexcel (HXL) shares does Tom Gentile hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Tom Gentile directly holds 5,560 Hexcel common shares. In addition, a revocable trust associated with him and his wife holds 15,000 shares as an indirect interest, giving him both direct and trust-based exposure to Hexcel stock.

What is the role of restricted stock units (RSUs) in this Hexcel (HXL) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 5,181 RSUs vesting and converting into the same number of Hexcel common shares. According to the footnotes, these RSUs vest in equal increments on the first three anniversaries of Gentile’s May 1, 2024 hire date, reflecting ongoing equity compensation.

How are Hexcel (HXL) shares held through the Gentile Revocable Trust treated?

The filing states that 15,000 Hexcel shares are held by the Thomas Charles Gentile, III Revocable Trust. Tom Gentile and his wife are trustees, and his wife is a beneficiary, so these shares are reported as an indirect ownership interest connected to the CEO.