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Aspen Aerogels: Wood River sells 12.3M shares

The former 10% owner's reported direct position was zero shares after the block trade.

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Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN) reported that Wood River Capital, LLC, identified as a former 10% owner, sold 12,280,426 common shares on September 23, 2026, at $4.73 per share in a single block trade. Wood River’s reported direct holdings after the sale were zero shares. A footnote says Koch Industries, Inc. and intermediate entities may be deemed beneficial owners of Wood River’s shares; Koch, Inc. is separately listed as a 10% owner. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

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Insider Wood River Capital, LLC, Koch, Inc.
Role Insider | 10% Owner
Sold 12,280,426 shs ($58.09M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1, F2 12,280,426 $4.73 $58.09M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. The sale was executed in a single block trade at $4.73 per share.
  2. F2. Wood River is beneficially owned by SCC Holdings, LLC ("SCC"), SCC is beneficially owned by KIM, LLC ("KIM"), KIM is beneficially owned by Koch Investments Group, LLC ("KIG"), KIG is beneficially owned by Koch Investments Group Holdings, LLC ("KIGH"), and KIGH is beneficially owned by Koch Industries, Inc. ("Koch Industries"), in each case by means of ownership of all voting equity instruments. Koch Industries, SCC, KIM, KIG, and KIGH may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of the Issuer's common stock beneficially owned by Wood River by virtue of (i) Koch Industries' beneficial ownership of KIGH, (ii) KIGH's beneficial ownership of KIG, (iii) KIG's beneficial ownership of KIM, (iv) KIM's beneficial ownership of SCC and (v) SCC's beneficial ownership of Wood River.
Common shares sold 12,280,426 shares Sale on September 23, 2026
Sale price $4.73 per share Sale on September 23, 2026
Direct shares following transaction 0 shares Wood River Capital, LLC
block trade financial
"The sale was executed in a single block trade"
A block trade is a large, privately arranged sale or purchase of a company's shares or bonds between big investors, often negotiated to avoid upsetting the public market price. Think of it like selling a truckload of goods directly to one buyer instead of unloading it on a busy street — it moves a lot of supply at once and can signal shifting demand, affect immediate liquidity, and influence short-term stock prices.
beneficially own regulatory
"may be deemed to beneficially own the shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
voting equity instruments regulatory
"by means of ownership of all voting equity instruments"

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How many ASPN shares did Wood River Capital sell, and at what price?

Wood River Capital, LLC sold 12,280,426 shares of common stock on September 23, 2026, at $4.73 per share in a single block trade.

How many ASPN shares did Wood River hold after the sale?

Wood River Capital, LLC reported zero directly held shares after the transaction.

Was the ASPN sale reported under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for the transaction.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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X
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*
Wood River Capital, LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4111 E. 37TH STREET NORTH

(Street)
WICHITA KANSAS 67220

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASPEN AEROGELS INC [ ASPN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Former 10% Owner
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/23/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/23/2026S12,280,426D$4.73(1)0D(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Wood River Capital, LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4111 E. 37TH STREET NORTH

(Street)
WICHITA KANSAS 67220

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Former 10% Owner
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Koch, Inc.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4111 E. 37TH STREET NORTH

(Street)
WICHITA KANSAS 67220

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sale was executed in a single block trade at $4.73 per share.
2. Wood River is beneficially owned by SCC Holdings, LLC ("SCC"), SCC is beneficially owned by KIM, LLC ("KIM"), KIM is beneficially owned by Koch Investments Group, LLC ("KIG"), KIG is beneficially owned by Koch Investments Group Holdings, LLC ("KIGH"), and KIGH is beneficially owned by Koch Industries, Inc. ("Koch Industries"), in each case by means of ownership of all voting equity instruments. Koch Industries, SCC, KIM, KIG, and KIGH may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of the Issuer's common stock beneficially owned by Wood River by virtue of (i) Koch Industries' beneficial ownership of KIGH, (ii) KIGH's beneficial ownership of KIG, (iii) KIG's beneficial ownership of KIM, (iv) KIM's beneficial ownership of SCC and (v) SCC's beneficial ownership of Wood River.
Wood River Capital, LLC /s/ Adam Schaeffer, Vice President and Secretary09/24/2026
Koch, Inc. /s/ Adam Fitzsimmons, Assistant Secretary09/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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 4 (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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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