0001214659-16-014939.txt : 20161123 0001214659-16-014939.hdr.sgml : 20161123 20161123162903 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001214659-16-014939 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20161121 FILED AS OF DATE: 20161123 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20161123 ISSUER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NORDSON CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000072331 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT, NEC [3569] IRS NUMBER: 340590250 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28601 CLEMENS RD CITY: WESTLAKE STATE: OH ZIP: 44145 BUSINESS PHONE: 4408921580 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28601 CLEMENS ROAD CITY: WESTLAKE STATE: OH ZIP: 44145 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THAXTON GREGORY A CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001340479 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07977 FILM NUMBER: 162016957 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28601 CLEMENS ROAD CITY: WESTLAKE STATE: OH ZIP: 44145 4 1 marketforms-37176.xml PRIMARY DOCUMENT X0306 4 2016-11-21 0000072331 NORDSON CORP NDSN 0001340479 THAXTON GREGORY A 28601 CLEMENS ROAD WESTLAKE OH 44145 false true false false Senior Vice President, CFO Common Stock 2016-11-21 4 A false 1800 0 A 39823 D Common Stock 2016-11-21 4 A false 3600 0 A 43499 D Common Stock 1381 I By Company ESOP Plan Common Stock 7201 I By Company Savings Plan Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 26.46 2017-12-05 Common Stock 3200 3200 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 14.37 2018-12-04 Common Stock 13100 7475 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 27.26 2019-12-03 Common Stock 11250 11250 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 43.32 2020-12-07 Common Stock 11400 11400 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 43.73 2021-11-28 Common Stock 13000 13000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 61.59 2022-11-28 Common Stock 11000 11000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 71.75 2023-11-25 Common Stock 11000 11000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 79.66 2024-11-24 Common Stock 12200 12200 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 70.91 2025-11-23 Common Stock 17200 17200 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 107.65 2016-11-21 4 A false 14000 0 A 2026-11-21 Common Stock 14000 14000 D On November 21, 2016, the Company awarded 1,800 restricted shares under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. One-third of the restricted shares will vest on each of November 30, 2017, 2018, and 2019. On November 21, 2016, the Company awarded 3,600 performance shares under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, which represent the right to receive shares contingent upon the achievement of performance measures over a 3-year performance period. Shares that are earned upon the attainment of the applicable performance targets settle in January 2020. The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual performance. The holdings include 76 shares acquired through dividend payments and are net of shares previously withheld or sold to cover withholding taxes. Represents the number of shares attributable to the reporting person's participation in the Company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan, exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c). The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. Represents the number of shares attributable to the reporting person's participation in the Company's Savings Plan, exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c). The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. All such options have fully vested On November 28, 2012, the Company awarded 11,000 stock options under the Company's Long-Term Performance Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 28, 2013. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. On November 25, 2013, the Company awarded11,000 stock options under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 25, 2014. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. On November 24, 2014, the Company awarded 12,200 stock options under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 24, 2015. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. On November 23, 2015, the Company awarded 17,200 stock options under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 23, 2016. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. On November 21, 2016, the Company awarded 14,000 stock options under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 21, 2017. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. Robert E. Veillette, Attorney-In-Fact 2016-11-23