Vartanian Nishan J. 4

What Happened Nishan J. Vartanian, a director and chairman of MSA Safety Inc. (MSA), reported an award/acquisition of 899 shares on May 13, 2026. The Form 4 shows an acquisition (code A) of 899 shares at $0.00 per share (reported value $0). This was an award/acquisition rather than a market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-13
• Transaction type/code: Award / Acquisition (A)
• Shares granted/acquired: 899 shares
• Price per share reported: $0.00 (reported value $0)
• Form filed: 2026-05-14 (timely with one-day lag)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt
• Footnotes/plan details: None provided in the excerpt; check company filings (proxy/8-K) for grant terms or vesting

Context A $0.00 price on a Form 4 typically indicates a compensation award (e.g., restricted shares or RSUs) rather than a cash purchase; the economic value depends on MSA’s market price and any vesting conditions. Awards to directors are common as part of compensation plans and do not by themselves signal a buy/sell decision by the insider. For more detail on vesting, restrictions, or the compensation program, review the company’s proxy statement or related disclosures.