Tax withholding trims Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) director Stanage’s share balance

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hexcel Corporation director Nick L. Stanage reported a routine tax-related share withholding. On January 30, 2026, 9,060 shares of Hexcel common stock were withheld at $82.81 per share to cover taxes due upon conversion of a performance-based share award.

After this withholding, Stanage beneficially owned 456,784 shares of Hexcel common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Stanage Nick L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	9,060	$82.81	$750K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 456,784 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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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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^*

Stanage Nick L

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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	01/30/2026		F		9,060(1)	D	$82.81	456,784	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock of the issuer withheld for the payment of taxes due upon the conversion of a performance-based share award reported on the reporting person's Form 4 filed on January 23, 2026.

	/s/ Heather M. DeGregorio, as attorney-in-fact for Nick L. Stanage	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Hexcel (HXL) director Nick L. Stanage report on this Form 4?

Nick L. Stanage reported a tax-related share withholding. On January 30, 2026, 9,060 Hexcel common shares were withheld at $82.81 per share to pay taxes due on a performance-based share award conversion previously disclosed on January 23, 2026.

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

A total of 9,060 Hexcel common shares were withheld for taxes. The shares were withheld at a price of $82.81 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from the conversion of a performance-based share award held by director Nick L. Stanage.

How many Hexcel (HXL) shares does Nick L. Stanage own after this transaction?

After the transaction, Stanage beneficially owns 456,784 Hexcel shares. These shares are held directly following the withholding of 9,060 shares used to cover tax liabilities from a performance-based share award conversion reported earlier in January 2026.

Was this Hexcel (HXL) Form 4 a market sale by Nick L. Stanage?

No, it was not an open market sale. The 9,060 Hexcel shares were withheld by the issuer to pay taxes due upon the conversion of a performance-based share award, rather than sold by Stanage in the open market.

What is the transaction code used in this Hexcel (HXL) Form 4?

The Form 4 uses transaction code "F" for the event. Code F indicates shares were used to pay tax withholding obligations, here involving 9,060 shares of Hexcel common stock tied to a performance-based share award conversion.

What role does Nick L. Stanage hold at Hexcel (HXL) in this filing?

Nick L. Stanage is identified as a director of Hexcel Corporation. The Form 4 confirms his relationship to the issuer as a director, with this filing reporting tax-withholding related to his performance-based equity compensation award.