0001214659-17-006923.txt : 20171122 0001214659-17-006923.hdr.sgml : 20171122 20171122161527 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001214659-17-006923 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: MERK GREGORY P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001373609 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07977 FILM NUMBER: 171220057 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-40208.xml PRIMARY DOCUMENT X0306 4 2017-11-20 0000072331 NORDSON CORP NDSN 0001373609 MERK GREGORY P 28601 CLEMENS ROAD WESTLAKE OH 44145 false true false false Senior Vice President Common Stock 2017-11-20 4 A false 1200 0 A 47292 D Common Stock 2017-11-20 4 A false 2250 0 A 49730 D Common Stock 364 I By Company Savings Plan Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 27.26 2019-12-03 Common Stock 12200 12200 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 43.32 2020-12-07 Common Stock 9000 9000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 43.73 2021-11-28 Common Stock 10000 10000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 61.59 2022-11-28 Common Stock 7600 7600 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 71.75 2023-11-25 Common Stock 7600 7600 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 79.66 2024-11-24 Common Stock 8300 8300 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 70.91 2025-11-23 Common Stock 13400 13400 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 107.65 2026-11-21 Common Stock 10000 10000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 127.67 2017-11-20 4 A false 9000 0 A 2027-11-20 Common Stock 9000 9000 D On November 20, 2017, the Company awarded 1,200 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 2,250 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 2021. The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual performance. The holdings include 188 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 Savings Plan, exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c). All such options have fully vested. On November 25, 2013, the Company awarded 7,600 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 8,300 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 13,400 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 10,000 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 9,000 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