Aspen Aerogels: Wood River sells 12.3M shares
The former 10% owner's reported direct position was zero shares after the block trade.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
Net Seller: 12,280,426 shares
Net Sell
1 txn
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)
- F1. The sale was executed in a single block trade at $4.73 per share.
- 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.
Key Figures
Common shares sold: 12,280,426 shares
Sale price: $4.73 per share
Direct shares following transaction: 0 shares
3 metrics
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
Key Terms
block trade, beneficially own, voting equity instruments
3 terms
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"
FAQ
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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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