X0306 4 2018-11-26 0 0000072331 NORDSON CORP NDSN 0001536454 DeVries James E 28601 CLEMENS ROAD WESTLAKE OH 44145 0 1 0 0 Vice President Common Stock 2018-11-26 4 A 0 800 0 A 41124 D Common Stock 2018-11-26 4 A 0 1500 0 A 42872 D Common Stock 2878 I By Company ESOP Plan Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 27.26 2019-12-03 Common Stock 3500 3500 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 43.32 2020-12-07 Common Stock 4000 4000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 43.73 2021-11-28 Common Stock 6000 6000 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 61.59 2022-11-28 Common Stock 4500 4500 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 71.75 2023-11-25 Common Stock 5200 5200 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 79.66 2024-11-24 Common Stock 5800 5800 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 70.91 2025-11-23 Common Stock 9100 9100 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 107.65 2026-11-21 Common Stock 6600 6600 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 127.67 2027-11-20 Common Stock 6500 6500 D Employee Stock Options (right to buy) 124.90 2018-11-26 4 A 0 6100 0 A 2028-11-26 Common Stock 6100 6100 D On November 26, 2018, the Company awarded 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 26, 2019, 2020 and 2021. On November 26, 2018, the Company awarded 1,500 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 2022. The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual performance. The holdings include 248 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 Nordson Employee Stock Ownership Plan, exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c). All such options have fully vested. On November 23, 2015, the Company awarded 9,100 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 6,600 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 6,500 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. On November 26, 2018, the Company awarded 6,100 stock options under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan. The options vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on November 20, 2019. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting. Gina A. Beredo, Attorney-in-Fact 2018-11-28