ESAB ▲ +2.5% - ESAB Corporation $ESAB - South Carolina Court Finds ESAB and Altrad Entities Are Responsible in Landmark Cape Asbestos Litigation A South Carolina court found ESAB and Altrad entities responsible in Cape asbestos litigation, a significant legal ruling that could expose the company to damages related to historical asbestos exposure claims. ESAB rose 2.5% today despite the adverse verdict, possibly reflecting investor sentiment that the decision's financial impact was already priced in or that markets focused on other company fundamentals. 21-SEP-2026 02:49 PM ET