AADX COO Kevin Bidlack files initial Form 3

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. executive Kevin Bidlack, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, has filed an initial Form 3 as a reporting insider of AADX.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/03/2026 - 06:34 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. executive Kevin Bidlack, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, has filed an initial Form 3 as a reporting insider of AADX. The filing does not report any share purchases, sales, option exercises, or other transactions, and serves mainly to register his insider status with regulators.

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"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 3)"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

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""officer_title": "Chief Operating Officer""

A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a company, ensuring that all parts of the organization work smoothly and efficiently. They often act like a company's operational quarterback, translating strategic plans into practical actions. For investors, the COO's effectiveness can influence a company's performance and stability, making them an important figure in assessing the company's management strength.

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What does Kevin Bidlack’s Form 3 filing mean for AADX shareholders?

The Form 3 shows Kevin Bidlack is now a reporting insider of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. It is an initial ownership report and does not disclose any stock purchases, sales, or option exercises.

Did AADX Chief Operating Officer Kevin Bidlack buy or sell shares in this Form 3?

No transactions are reported in this Form 3 for Kevin Bidlack. The filing only establishes his status as an insider of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc., with no buy, sell, or exercise activity listed.

Who is the insider named in this AADX Form 3 filing?

The insider is Kevin Bidlack, Chief Operating Officer of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. The filing identifies his officer role and confirms he is subject to insider reporting rules for the company’s securities.

Does the AADX Form 3 for Kevin Bidlack show any derivative securities or options?

The Form 3 summary shows no derivative transactions or holdings for Kevin Bidlack. Exercise counts, derivative transaction counts, and related share figures are all zero in the filing data provided.

Is Kevin Bidlack reported as a 10% owner of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. in this Form 3?

No, the Form 3 data indicates Kevin Bidlack is not a ten percent owner. He is reported solely in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc., with no large ownership stake disclosed.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bidlack Kevin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APPLIED AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, INC.

355 QUALITY CIRCLE NW

(Street)

HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA 35806

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
06/03/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. [ AADX ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 Power of Attorney

No securities are beneficially owned.

	/s/ Kevin Bidlack	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)