Blanco Steven C. Sr. 4

What Happened Steven C. Blanco Sr., CEO and director of MSA Safety Inc. (MSA), was granted 4,969 shares (code A — award) on March 8, 2026. To satisfy tax withholding (code F), a total of 4,122 shares were surrendered at a per-share price of $183.43 (346 shares for $63,467 and 3,776 shares for $692,632), totaling $756,099. Net of the withholding, Blanco received 847 shares (4,969 granted − 4,122 withheld). This was an equity award with shares withheld for tax — not an open-market purchase or an active sale for investment purposes.

Key Details

• Transaction date: March 8, 2026; Form 4 filed March 10, 2026 (timely filing).
• Award: 4,969 shares acquired at $0.00 per share (code A).
• Withholding: 346 shares @ $183.43 = $63,467 and 3,776 shares @ $183.43 = $692,632 (codes F); total withheld value = $756,099.
• Net shares received: +847 shares (4,969 − 4,122).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided excerpt; net increase of 847 shares from this award.
• Transaction codes: A = award/grant; F = payment of tax liability via share surrender.
• Filing status: Timely (no late filing flag).

Context This was an award issuance with shares surrendered to cover tax obligations — a common settlement method for restricted stock units or similar equity awards. Withholding or surrendering shares to pay taxes is routine and does not necessarily indicate the insider’s view on the company’s stock. This filing reflects internal compensation mechanics rather than an open-market sale or purchase.