NDSN Form 4: Director John A. DeFord granted 822 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nordson Corp (NDSN) director John A. DeFord reported an award of 822 restricted share units on November 1, 2025 (Transaction Code A). The filing shows a price of $231.95 for the entry.

According to the explanation, these RSUs were granted as an annual award to non-employee directors and vest in their entirety on October 31, 2026. Following the grant, DeFord’s directly held securities total 5,587. The holdings figure includes 71 Stock Equivalent Units and/or RSUs accrued from dividend payments under the company’s Stock Incentive and Award Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider DeFord John A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	NDSN	822	$231.95	$191K

Holdings After Transaction: NDSN — 5,587 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. On November 1, 2025, the Company awarded 822 Restricted Share Units an as annual grant to non-employee directors. The units vest in their entirety on October 31, 2026. The total holdings include 71 Stock Equivalent Units and/or Restricted Share Units accrued from dividend payments pursuant to the Company's Stock Incentive and Award Plan.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DeFord John A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

28601 CLEMENS ROAD

(Street)

WESTLAKE OH 44145

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NORDSON CORP [ NDSN ]

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)
11/01/2025

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
NDSN	11/01/2025		A		822(1)	A	$231.95	5,587(2)	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. On November 1, 2025, the Company awarded 822 Restricted Share Units an as annual grant to non-employee directors. The units vest in their entirety on October 31, 2026.

2. The total holdings include 71 Stock Equivalent Units and/or Restricted Share Units accrued from dividend payments pursuant to the Company's Stock Incentive and Award Plan.

Remarks:

	Jennifer L. McDonough on behalf of John A. DeFord	11/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Nordson (NDSN) report on this Form 4?

A director, John A. DeFord, reported receiving 822 restricted share units on November 1, 2025 (Code A).

When do the newly awarded RSUs vest for NDSN?

The 822 RSUs vest on October 31, 2026.

What is the total number of securities held after the transaction?

Following the grant, directly held securities total 5,587.

What price is shown for the RSU entry in the filing?

The filing lists a price of $231.95 for the transaction entry.

Does the holdings figure include dividend-accrued units?

Yes. The total includes 71 Stock Equivalent Units and/or RSUs accrued from dividend payments under the plan.

Who is the reporting person on the NDSN Form 4?

The reporting person is John A. DeFord, a director of Nordson Corp.