X0306 4 2019-11-25 0 0000072331 NORDSON CORP NDSN 0001498509 NAGARAJAN SUNDARAM 28601 CLEMENS ROAD WESTLAKE OH 44145 0 1 0 0 President and CEO Common Stock 2019-11-25 4 A 0 4700 165.21 A 16421 D Common Stock 2019-11-25 4 A 0 9500 165.21 A 25921 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 165.21 2019-11-25 4 A 0 41800 0.00 A 2029-11-25 Common Stock 41800 41800 D On November 25, 2019, the Company awarded 4,700 restricted stock under the Company's Amended and Restated Nordson Corporation 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. Such shares will fully vest on November 30, 2022, unless, with certain exceptions, the reporting person ceases to be an employee prior to the vesting date. On November 25, 2019, the Company awarded 9,500 performance shares under the Company's Amended and Restated Nordson Corporation 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, which represents 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 2023. The actual number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual performance. On November 25, 2019, the Company awarded 41,800 stock options under the Company's Amended and Restated Nordson Corporation 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 25, 2020. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. Gina A. Beredo 2019-11-27