ESAB (ESAB) executive Campion acquired 1,835 shares
Insider transactions reported
Michele Campion (Chief Human Resources Officer at ESAB Corporation, ESAB) reported that they acquired 1,835 shares, and gave up 902 shares at $94.20 to cover taxes or an exercise price on May 12, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 15,206 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Campion Michele
- Role
- Chief Human Resources Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common stock, par value $0.0011 | +1,835 | - | - | 16,108 direct |
| May 12, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common stock, par value $0.0012 | -902 | $94.20 | $85K | 15,206 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 1,835 Common stock, par value $0.0011, 3 | -1,835 | - | - | 1,836 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common stock, par value $0.001: 14,273 to 15,206 direct
- Restricted Stock Units: 3,671 to 1,836 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of ESAB Corporation.
- 2. Represents shares withheld by ESAB Corporation in connection with net share settlement to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability based upon the vesting of restricted stock units. No shares were sold by the reporting person to satisfy this tax liability.
- 3. This award represents restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. All remaining restricted stock units from this award will vest on May 12, 2027.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Campion report in this ESAB Form 4?
Michele Campion (Chief Human Resources Officer at ESAB Corporation, ESAB) reported that they acquired 1,835 shares, and gave up 902 shares at $94.20 to cover taxes or an exercise price on May 12, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 15,206 shares held directly.
How many ESAB shares does Campion hold after this filing?
The filing shows 15,206 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for ESAB
Across the 11 sessions after earlier ESAB headlines, the stock closed higher 3 times and lower 8 times, with a median move of 2.6% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | ESAB | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | ESAB Corporation Board Declares Increased Dividend | -4.3% | +0.2% |
| May 7, 2026 | ESAB Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Results | +0.8% | -0.3% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | ESAB Corporation Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call | -0.6% | -0.1% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ESAB Corporation Announces CFO Transition | -2.6% | +0.1% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | GCE® Launches Gascontrol.com Website Showcasing Its Complete Gas Control Portfolio for Speciality, Medical, and Industrial Applications | +0.4% | +1.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ESAB Corporation Announces Pricing of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2031 | -5.5% | -0.6% |
Earlier insider filings at ESAB
- May 13, 2026President and CEO Kambeyanda Shyam converted options into 10,796 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 5,053 shares, increasing direct ownership by 5% to 124,944 units (SEC Form 4)
- May 12, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Phillipps Stephanie M
- May 12, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Martin Sebastien
- May 12, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Cummings Melissa
- May 12, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Vinnakota Rajiv
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- Listed since
- 2022
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