AerSale Insider Equity Grant Aligns Management Interests

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AerSale Corp. (ASLE) Form 4 — insider equity grant. On 08/01/2025, Senior Vice President & Head of Engineered Solutions Benjamin T. Tschirhart received two equity awards under the company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan:

• 14,805 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 cost. RSUs vest 1/3 on each of 06/07/2026, 06/07/2027 and 06/07/2028.
• 30,042 non-qualified stock options with a $5.91 exercise price, expiring 08/01/2035, vesting on the same three-year schedule.

Following the transactions, the executive directly owns 35,487 common shares and 47,552 options. No shares were sold; the filing reflects routine compensation meant to align management incentives with shareholders.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

TL;DR: Routine equity grant; neutral valuation impact.

The RSU and option awards increase the SVP’s equity stake but do not involve open-market buying or selling. Grants are standard-sized relative to AerSale’s 52 m share count (<0.1% dilution) and vest over three years, promoting retention. The $5.91 strike sits near recent trading levels, ensuring options are performance-based. Investors should view this as normal incentive alignment rather than a signal of insider sentiment.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Governance-neutral, aligns pay with performance.

The award follows the company’s 2020 plan, indicating procedural compliance. Staggered vesting and a 10-year option term fit typical mid-cap governance norms. No red flags such as accelerated vesting or preferential pricing are present. Overall impact on shareholder value is negligible.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Tschirhart Benjamin Thomas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9850 NW 41ST STREET, SUITE 400

(Street)

DORAL FL 33178

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AerSale Corp [ ASLE ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2025

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

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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/01/2025		A		14,805(1)	A	$0	35,487	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)	$5.91	08/01/2025		A		30,042		(2)	08/01/2035	Common Stock	30,042	$0	47,552	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an award of restricted stock units granted under the AerSale Corporation 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan"), that will vest in one-third increments on each of June 7, 2026, June 7, 2027, and June 7, 2028.

2. Represents stock options granted under the Plan that will vest in one-third increments on each of June 7, 2026, June 7, 2027, and June 7, 2028.

Remarks:

Senior Vice President and Head of Engineered Solutions

	/s/ Martin Garmendia as Attorney in Fact for Benjamin Thomas Tschirhart	08/05/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many AerSale (ASLE) shares did the insider buy or sell?

None. The filing reflects grants of 14,805 RSUs and 30,042 options; no open-market transactions occurred.

What is the exercise price of the newly granted AerSale stock options?

The options carry a $5.91 exercise price and expire on 08/01/2035.

When will the RSUs and options granted to Benjamin Tschirhart vest?

They vest in equal one-third tranches on June 7, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

How many AerSale shares does the executive own after the grant?

After the transactions, he directly owns 35,487 common shares plus 47,552 vested/unvested options.

Does this Form 4 signal bullish or bearish insider sentiment?

It is neutral; the filing records routine compensation rather than discretionary purchases or sales.