[Form 4] Air T, Inc. Air T Funding Alpha Income Trust Preferred Securities Insider Trading Activity
Raymond E. Cabillot, a director of Air T Inc. (ticker shown as AIRT in the filing), reported changes in his beneficial ownership on a Form 4 dated 08/14/2025 for transactions dated 08/11/2025. The filing shows a disposition of 7,500 shares of common stock and newly reported acquisitions of two tranches of stock options: 500 options with $30 exercise price and 500 options with $50 exercise price, each exercisable 08/06/2026 and expiring 08/06/2045. Following the reported transactions, Mr. Cabillot directly owned 55,793 shares and held 500 shares underlying the newly acquired options. He also reports significant indirect holdings: 394,090 shares via FS Special Opportunities I, LP, 13,146 shares via Car of MN LLC, and ownership via Farnam Street Partners, L.P.
An explanatory note clarifies that certain unexercisable options granted in December 2020 remain subject to price- and time-based vesting and that after prior expirations total outstanding options are 1,500.
- Substantial indirect ownership maintained (394,090 shares via FS Special Opportunities I, LP), indicating continued alignment with shareholders
- Timely, detailed disclosure including transaction codes, option terms, and an explanatory note on outstanding unexercisable options
- Disposition of 7,500 common shares reported on 08/11/2025, which reduces the reporting person's direct stake
- Some options remain unexercisable and are subject to price-tranche expirations, which could lead to future expirations if price targets are not met
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider option grants and a small open-market disposal; significant indirect holdings remain intact.
The filing documents a disclosed sale of 7,500 common shares and the grant/acquisition of 1,000 stock options (500 at $30 and 500 at $50 exercise prices) exercisable in 2026 with 2045 expirations. These option awards appear structured with long-dated expirations typical for retention or incentive purposes. The reporting person retains substantial indirect ownership positions, notably 394,090 shares via an LP vehicle, which preserves alignment with shareholders. No convertible, derivative dispositions beyond the listed options are reported. Overall, the transactions are informational and do not indicate a material change in control or a major liquidity event.
TL;DR: Disclosure is timely and detailed; the mix of direct and indirect holdings and option mechanics are clearly reported.
The Form 4 includes required specificity: transaction codes, amounts, ownership form, and an explanatory note on unexercisable December 2020 options tied to price tranches. The filing shows compliance with Section 16 reporting and clarifies vesting/expiration mechanisms that could affect future share availability. The presence of large indirect positions through funds and entities suggests governance influence remains concentrated. No departures, pledging, or unusual arrangements are disclosed.