Director Christopher L. Mapes filed a Form 4 with the SEC on November 3, 2026, disclosing two acquisitions of Nordson Corp common stock equivalent securities on October 30 and November 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Annual RSU grant: On November 1, 2026, Nordson Corp awarded Christopher L. Mapes 583 Restricted Share Units as an annual grant to non-employee directors.
  • Vesting date: The 583 Restricted Share Units vest in their entirety on October 31, 2027, according to the filing.
  • Deferred retainer: On October 30, 2026, Mapes acquired 43 Stock Equivalent Units by electing to defer his quarterly cash retainer payment under the Company's Directors' Deferred Compensation Sub-Plan.
  • Price reported: Both the October 30 and November 1 transactions carry a reported price of $322.67 per share.
  • Total beneficial ownership: Following the November 1 transaction, Mapes directly beneficially owned 3,660 shares, including 9 Stock Equivalent Units and/or Restricted Share Units accrued from dividend payments.
  • Reporting person role: Mapes is identified in the filing as a Director of Nordson Corp (NASDAQ:NDSN).

Mapes Acquires Stock Equivalent Units and Restricted Share Units at Nordson

According to the Form 4 filed on November 3, 2026, director Christopher L. Mapes made two acquisitions of Nordson Corp securities in late October and early November 2026. The first transaction, dated October 30, 2026, involved 43 Stock Equivalent Units acquired through the Company's Directors' Deferred Compensation Sub-Plan. The filing states that Mapes elected to defer his quarterly cash retainer payment into these units, which convert to common shares on a one-for-one basis at the time of distribution. Following that transaction, his directly held beneficial ownership stood at 3,077 shares, which the filing notes includes 9 Stock Equivalent Units and/or Restricted Share Units accrued from dividend payments under the Company's Stock Incentive and Award Plan.

The second transaction, dated November 1, 2026, was an award of 583 Restricted Share Units as an annual grant to non-employee directors. According to the filing, these units vest in their entirety on October 31, 2027. After this award, Mapes's total directly held beneficial ownership increased to 3,660 shares. Both transactions are coded as acquisitions (code "A") in the filing, and both carry the reported price of $322.67.

The filing was signed by Jennifer L. McDonough on behalf of Christopher L. Mapes on November 3, 2026. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II. All ownership shown is direct, and no indirect beneficial ownership positions were disclosed in connection with these transactions.

What Was Disclosed

Director Christopher L. Mapes disclosed two acquisitions of Nordson Corp securities: 43 Stock Equivalent Units on October 30, 2026, via a deferred retainer election, and 583 Restricted Share Units awarded November 1, 2026, as an annual non-employee director grant vesting October 31, 2027.