Phillips Sandra L. 4

What Happened
Sandra L. Phillips, a director of MSA Safety Inc. (MSA), was granted 7.615 shares on 2026-03-10. The award was reported on a Form 4 filed 2026-03-12; the reported acquisition price is $0.00 (total cash paid $0.00). This was an equity grant/award (not a purchase or sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-10; Form 4 filed: 2026-03-12.
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A). Price per share reported: $0.00.
• Shares acquired: 7.615 shares. Total cash paid: $0.00.
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnotes/plan details: The filing does not include additional footnotes (e.g., 10b5-1, tax withholding) or the award plan specifics.
• Timeliness: Filing appears timely (reported two days after the transaction).

Context
An "A" code award typically reflects a compensation grant (e.g., restricted stock or director compensation), not an open-market purchase or sale. Receiving a small fractional award (7.615 shares) is common for prorated or cash-equivalent director awards and does not, by itself, indicate a buy/sell signal.