Director John A. DeFord filed a Form 4 with the SEC on November 3, 2026, disclosing two acquisitions of Nordson Corp common stock equivalents on October 30 and November 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Deferred retainer: On October 30, 2026, DeFord acquired 77 Stock Equivalent Units at $322.67 per unit by electing to defer his quarterly cash retainer under the Company's Directors' Deferred Compensation Sub-Plan.
  • Annual RSU grant: On November 1, 2026, Nordson Corp awarded DeFord 583 Restricted Share Units as the annual grant to non-employee directors, also priced at $322.67.
  • Vesting date: The 583 Restricted Share Units vest in their entirety on October 31, 2027, according to the filing.
  • Total holdings after transactions: DeFord beneficially owned 6,579 shares directly following the November 1 transaction, including 17 Stock Equivalent Units and/or Restricted Share Units accrued from dividend payments.
  • Conversion terms: Stock Equivalent Units convert to common shares on a one-for-one basis at the time of distribution, per the filing's explanation of responses.
  • Filer relationship: DeFord is identified in the filing as a Director of Nordson Corp, traded on NASDAQ:NDSN.

Details of DeFord's October and November 2026 Nordson Acquisitions

According to the Form 4 filed on behalf of John A. DeFord by Jennifer L. McDonough, the first transaction on October 30, 2026 involved the acquisition of 77 Stock Equivalent Units at a price of $322.67, pursuant to DeFord's election under the Nordson Corp Directors' Deferred Compensation Sub-Plan to defer his quarterly cash retainer into Stock Equivalent Units. The filing notes that these units convert to common shares on a one-for-one basis at the time of distribution. Following this transaction, DeFord's direct beneficial ownership stood at 5,996 shares, a figure the filing states includes 17 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, reflects the company's award of 583 Restricted Share Units to DeFord as part of the annual grant to non-employee directors. The price associated with this award is listed as $322.67. These units are scheduled to vest in their entirety on October 31, 2027, as described in the filing's explanation of responses. After this grant, DeFord's direct beneficial ownership increased to 6,579 shares.

Both transactions are recorded under transaction code "A" (acquired) in Table I of the Form 4, covering non-derivative securities. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II. The filing was signed by Jennifer L. McDonough on behalf of John A. DeFord, with the signature date listed as 11/03/2025 in the document.

What Was Disclosed

The filing discloses two acquisitions by Nordson Corp director John A. DeFord: 77 Stock Equivalent Units from a deferred retainer election on October 30, 2026, and 583 Restricted Share Units awarded as an annual director grant on November 1, 2026, bringing his total direct holdings to 6,579 shares.