T. Rowe Price (ESAB) reports 6.66M shares, 10.9% ownership (Schedule 13G)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESAB Corp Schedule 13G: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 6,664,594 shares of Common Stock, representing 10.9% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power over 6,507,328 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,664,594 shares. The form is signed by Ellen York, Vice President, dated 04/08/2026.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 6,664,594 shares Percent of class: 10.9% Sole voting power: 6,507,328 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 6,664,594 shares Amount beneficially owned (Schedule 13G)

Percent of class 10.9% Percent of class reported in Item 4(a)-(b)

Sole voting power 6,507,328 shares Sole power to vote (Item 4(c)(i))

Sole dispositive power 6,664,594 shares Sole power to dispose (Item 4(c)(iii))

Filing signature date 04/08/2026 Signed by Ellen York, Vice President

CUSIP 29605J106 ESAB Corp Common Stock CUSIP

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power, Sole voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. Name of issuer: ESAB CORP (Schedule 13G filing context)"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficial ownership regulatory

"Item 4. Ownership (a) Amount beneficially owned: 6664594"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Item 4(c)(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6664594"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Sole voting power regulatory

"Item 4(c)(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 6507328"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ESAB CORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

29605J106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 29605J106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 6,507,328.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 6,664,594.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,664,594.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

10.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ESAB CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 909 ROSE AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR, NORTH BETHESDA, MD, 20852
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 29605J106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 6664594
(b)	Percent of class: 10.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 6507328
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6664594
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	04/08/2026

FAQ

What stake does T. Rowe Price hold in ESAB (ESAB)?

T. Rowe Price reports 6,664,594 shares, equal to 10.9%. This filing lists sole voting power on 6,507,328 shares and sole dispositive power on 6,664,594 shares, as attested in the Schedule 13G signed 04/08/2026.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate active control by T. Rowe Price in ESAB?

Schedule 13G reports voting and dispositive powers but is typically passive. The filing lists sole voting power on 6,507,328 shares; the filer also includes a statement denying beneficial ownership in the filing's text.

When was the ESAB Schedule 13G filed and who signed it?

The Schedule 13G was signed on 04/08/2026 by Ellen York, Vice President. The filing references ESAB Common Stock, CUSIP 29605J106, and shows ownership figures tied to that date in the disclosure.

What do 'sole voting power' and 'sole dispositive power' mean on this filing?

'Sole voting power' is the ability to direct voting of shares; 'sole dispositive power' is the ability to direct disposition. The filing lists 6,507,328 shares with sole voting power and 6,664,594 shares with sole dispositive power.

Does the filing show any shared voting or dispositive power for T. Rowe Price?

No; the Schedule 13G lists zero shared voting power and zero shared dispositive power. All reported voting and dispositive authority in this excerpt is shown as sole power.