0001214659-17-006919.txt : 20171122 0001214659-17-006919.hdr.sgml : 20171122 20171122161519 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001214659-17-006919 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20171120 FILED AS OF DATE: 20171122 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20171122 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: 171220048 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28601 CLEMENS ROAD CITY: WESTLAKE STATE: OH ZIP: 44145 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 4 1 marketforms-40205.xml PRIMARY DOCUMENT X0306 4 2017-11-20 0000072331 NORDSON CORP NDSN 0001340479 THAXTON GREGORY A 28601 CLEMENS ROAD WESTLAKE OH 44145 false true false false Senior Vice President, CFO Common Stock 2017-03-31 5 G false E 124 0 D 45258 D Common Stock 2017-11-20 4 A false 1600 0 A 46858 D Common Stock 2017-11-20 4 A false 3100 0 A 50163 D Common Stock 1391 I By Company ESOP Plan Common Stock 7188 I By Company Savings Plan 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 2026-11-21 Common Stock 14000 14000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 127.67 2017-11-20 4 A false 12500 0 A 2027-11-20 Common Stock 12500 12500 D On each of March 31, 2017 and June 28, 2017, the reporting person made a gift of shares for a cumulative total of 124 shares gifted. For tax purposes, the value date of the shares delivered is each respective date a gift was made. On November 20, 2017, the Company awarded 1,600 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, 2018, 2019, and 2020. On November 20, 2017, the Company awarded 3,100 performance shares under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plain, 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 2021. The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual performance. The holdings include 205 shares acquired through dividend payments and participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan 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). 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). All such options have fully vested On November 25, 2013, the Company awarded 11,000 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. On November 20, 2017, the Company awarded 12,500 stock options under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 20, 2018. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. Robert E. Veillette, Attorney-In-Fact 2017-11-22