ASHKEN IAN G H 4

What Happened

• Ian G. H. Ashken, a director of Element Solutions Inc. (ESI), reported the settlement of previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs) that vested on 2026-05-04, resulting in 6,539 shares being issued. The filing shows related share transfers/dispositions as part of the settlement (e.g., likely tax withholding) and the remainder held/received. No cash price or market value is reported (price = N/A).
• The filing also reports a grant of 3,272 RSU awards (derivative) to Mr. Ashken; these RSUs have future vesting conditions (see footnote).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-04; Form 4 filed 2026-05-05 (appears timely).
• Shares involved: 6,539 shares issued on settlement of vested RSUs; 3,272 RSUs newly granted. Reported prices/values: N/A (no per-share dollar amounts reported).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Notable footnotes:
  • F1: The 6,539-share transaction is the settlement of previously reported RSUs that vested 5/4/26 (each RSU = 1 share).
  • F2: Some or all shares are held by a revocable trust for which Mr. Ashken is trustee; he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of pecuniary interest.
  • F3: The 3,272 RSUs will vest on the earlier of 5/4/27 or the next annual meeting (or sooner on a change of control).
• No indication this filing is late; no open-market purchase or sale price reported.

Context

• This is a routine equity compensation event: vested RSUs converted to common shares (and likely partially transferred to cover taxes), plus a new RSU grant that vests in the future. Such transactions reflect compensation mechanics rather than an open-market bet by the director.
• As a director (not a 10% owner or CEO trade), these transactions are normal insider equity settlements and awards; they do not, by themselves, indicate directional trading intent.