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HEXCEL CORP /DE/·4

Feb 3, 6:15 PM ET

Fitzsimons Gina 4

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Hexcel (HXL) EVP Gina Fitzsimons Receives Awards; 633 Shares Withheld

What Happened
Gina Fitzsimons, Hexcel’s EVP, Chief HR & Communications Officer, had 633 shares withheld on Jan 30, 2026 to cover taxes at $82.81/share (proceeds $52,419). On Feb 2, 2026 she was granted a total of 15,316 derivative awards (1,561; 10,000; 3,755) with $0 immediate cash value — these are restricted stock units and/or non‑qualified stock option awards that will vest over multi‑year schedules. The 633‑share disposition was a tax withholding related to conversion of a prior performance‑based award (not an open‑market sale).

Key Details

  • Transactions:
    • 2026-01-30: 633 shares withheld for taxes @ $82.81 = $52,419 (code F: tax withholding)
    • 2026-02-02: 1,561 derivative awards @ $0 (acquired)
    • 2026-02-02: 10,000 derivative awards @ $0 (acquired)
    • 2026-02-02: 3,755 derivative awards @ $0 (acquired)
    • Total new awards: 15,316
  • Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the filing.
  • Notable footnotes:
    • F1: Withholding was to pay taxes on conversion of a previously reported performance‑based award.
    • F2: Each RSU equals a conditional right to one share.
    • F3/F4: RSUs vest in equal increments over either the first three anniversaries or the third–fifth anniversaries of the grant date.
    • F5: Non‑qualified stock options vest in equal increments over the first three anniversaries.
  • Timeliness: Form 4 filed Feb 3, 2026; transactions reported within required two business days (timely).

Context
The withheld 633 shares were a routine tax‑withholding event tied to conversion of a performance award and do not represent an active cash sale decision in the open market. The Feb 2 awards are compensation grants (RSUs and/or options) that vest over several years; they give the insider future exposure to company stock if vesting conditions are met and do not reflect an immediate purchase. For retail investors, granted awards indicate executive compensation/retention rather than a direct buy signal, while forced or withholding disposals for taxes are common and not necessarily bearish.