Erin Gilson Form 3 Filing for Balchem Corporation Stock Ownership

This Form 3 filing reports the initial beneficial ownership of Balchem Corporation (BCPC) securities by Erin Leigh Gilson, the company's Chief Accounting Officer. The filing discloses Gilson's ownership of 2,440 shares of common stock directly, plus 46 shares held indirectly through the company's 401(k) plan. Additionally, Gilson holds multiple employee stock option grants totaling 6,160 options with exercise prices ranging from $74.57 to $143.43 and expiration dates extending to 2034. The options vest over 1-3 year periods, and 1,330 shares of restricted stock vest after 3 years while another 1,110 shares vest over a 3-year schedule. The filing includes a power of attorney executed on March 25, 2026, authorizing company legal officers to file Section 16 reports on Gilson's behalf. This is a standard initial ownership filing for a corporate officer.