Hexcel (HXL) executive nets shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel Corporation officer Lyndon John Smith reported routine equity compensation activity. On January 27, 2026, 369 restricted stock units converted into 369 shares of Hexcel common stock at an exercise price of $0, increasing his directly held shares.

To cover taxes due on this RSU conversion, 146 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $81.57 per share. After these transactions, Smith directly owned 9,206 shares of Hexcel common stock and held 738 restricted stock units that remain outstanding.

Insider Trade Summary

369 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Smith Lyndon John

Role see remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	369	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	369	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	146	$81.57	$12K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 738 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 9,352 shares (Direct)

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") Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a conditional right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer. The RSU's 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 grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Smith Lyndon John

(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)
01/27/2026

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	01/27/2026		M		369	A	$0	9,352	D
Common Stock	01/27/2026		F		146(1)	D	$81.57	9,206	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
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	01/27/2026		M			369	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	369	$0	738	D

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

3. The RSU's 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 grant date.

Remarks:

President, Americas & Global Fibers

	/s/ Heather M. DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Lyndon J. Smith	01/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hexcel (HXL) officer Lyndon John Smith report?

Lyndon John Smith reported conversion of restricted stock units into common shares. On January 27, 2026, 369 RSUs converted into 369 Hexcel common shares at a $0 exercise price as part of his equity compensation program.

How many Hexcel (HXL) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4 filing?

146 Hexcel common shares were withheld to pay taxes due on the RSU conversion. These shares were withheld at a price of $81.57 per share, reducing the net shares added to the officer’s direct holdings.

How many Hexcel (HXL) shares does Lyndon John Smith own after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Lyndon John Smith directly owns 9,206 Hexcel common shares. This figure reflects the 369 shares received from RSU conversion, net of the 146 shares withheld for tax obligations on the same date.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) position remains for the Hexcel (HXL) officer?

Following the January 27, 2026 transactions, the officer holds 738 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a conditional right to receive one Hexcel common share, subject to vesting in equal installments over three anniversaries of the grant date.

How do the restricted stock units for Hexcel (HXL) vest for the reporting officer?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. On each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, a portion of the RSUs converts into an equivalent number of Hexcel common shares, triggering associated tax obligations when they settle.

What is the role of Lyndon John Smith at Hexcel (HXL) in this Form 4?

Lyndon John Smith is identified as an officer of Hexcel with the title “President, Americas & Global Fibers.” The reported transactions reflect equity compensation activity tied to his executive role rather than open-market purchases or discretionary sales.