Director at Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) receives 254 new restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel director Neal J. Keating received a grant of 254 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 3, 2026. Each RSU represents a conditional right to receive one share of Hexcel common stock. After this grant, he held 254 RSUs directly.

The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or immediately before the next annual stockholders meeting following the grant date. Once vested, they will be converted into an equivalent number of Hexcel common shares.

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^*

KEATING NEAL J.

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/03/2026

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)	03/03/2026		A		254		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	254	$0	254	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 M. DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Neal J. Keating	03/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hexcel (HXL) report for Neal J. Keating?

Hexcel reported that director Neal J. Keating received a grant of 254 restricted stock units. Each RSU is a conditional right to one share of Hexcel common stock, increasing his directly held RSU balance to 254 units after the award.

How many restricted stock units were granted in the latest Hexcel (HXL) Form 4?

The latest Form 4 for Hexcel shows a grant of 254 restricted stock units. These RSUs were awarded at a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting a director equity award rather than an open-market purchase of Hexcel common shares.

When do Neal J. Keating’s Hexcel (HXL) RSUs from this grant vest?

The 254 Hexcel RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the March 3, 2026 grant date or immediately before the next annual stockholders meeting. After vesting, they convert into an equivalent number of Hexcel common shares for the director.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in Hexcel (HXL)’s Form 4 filing?

Each restricted stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of Hexcel common stock. This means that once vesting conditions are satisfied, each RSU will be settled in one Hexcel share, aligning director compensation with shareholder interests through equity.

Is the Hexcel (HXL) RSU grant to Neal J. Keating a direct or indirect holding?

The Form 4 identifies Neal J. Keating’s ownership of the 254 restricted stock units as direct. There is no indication of trusts, LLCs, or other entities in the ownership description, so the RSUs are attributed directly to the reporting person himself.