Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) CEO awarded 49,655 options vesting over 3 years

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel Corporation reported that Chairman, CEO and President Tom Gentile received an award of 49,655 non-qualified stock options on February 2, 2026. The options have an exercise price of $81.59 and expire on February 2, 2036.

The options vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Following this grant, Gentile directly holds 49,655 derivative securities in the form of these stock options.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gentile Tom

Role Chairman, CEO and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Non-Qualified Stock Options	49,655	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Options — 49,655 shares (Direct)

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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^*

Gentile Tom

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman, CEO and President

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
Non-Qualified Stock Options	$81.59	02/02/2026		A		49,655		(1)	02/02/2036	Common Stock	49,655	$0	49,655	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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 Tom Gentile	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Hexcel (HXL) disclose about Tom Gentile in this Form 4?

Hexcel disclosed that Chairman, CEO and President Tom Gentile received 49,655 non-qualified stock options on February 2, 2026. These options are a form of equity compensation and give him the right to purchase Hexcel common stock at a fixed exercise price.

How many Hexcel stock options were granted to Tom Gentile?

Tom Gentile was granted 49,655 non-qualified stock options. This entire amount is reported as beneficially owned following the transaction, meaning all 49,655 options are attributed to him as of the grant date under SEC reporting rules.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of Tom Gentile’s Hexcel options?

The non-qualified stock options granted to Tom Gentile have an exercise price of $81.59 per share and expire on February 2, 2036. This fixed price is what he would pay to buy Hexcel common stock if he exercises the options.

How do Tom Gentile’s Hexcel stock options vest over time?

The options vest in equal increments on the first three anniversaries of the February 2, 2026 grant date. That means one-third of the 49,655 options becomes exercisable each year over three years, aligning his compensation with longer-term company performance.

Are Tom Gentile’s Hexcel options held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 shows the 49,655 non-qualified stock options as held directly by Tom Gentile. The ownership form is marked “D” for direct, and there is no indication of indirect ownership through another entity or person in this filing.

What role does Tom Gentile hold at Hexcel related to this Form 4?

Tom Gentile is reported as a Director and as an Officer of Hexcel, serving as Chairman, CEO and President. The option grant reflects equity-based compensation associated with these leadership roles and is disclosed as required under Section 16 reporting rules.