AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) CEO’s entity inks $146.7M prepaid forward on 2.5M shares
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AST SpaceMobile Chief Executive Officer Abel Avellan, through AA Gables 2, LLC, entered into a variable prepaid forward contract covering up to 2,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. The contract is structured in four components of up to 625,000 shares each, settling on specified dates in March 2028.
The settlement share amount will depend on the volume-weighted average price on each valuation date, with a floor price of $59.58 and a cap price of $111.72. AA Gables 2 received an upfront cash payment of about $146.7 million and pledged 2,500,000 common units of AST & Science, LLC as collateral, while retaining voting rights in the pledged securities.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Avellan Abel Antonio
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Forward contract (obligation to sell) | 2,500,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Forward contract (obligation to sell) — 2,500,000 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- On June 22, 2026, AA Gables 2, LLC ("AA Gables 2") entered into a master confirmation, supplemental confirmation and pricing notice under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in respect of a variable prepaid forward transaction (the "Forward Contract") with an unaffiliated dealer covering up to a maximum of 2,500,000 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock (the "Subject Shares"). The Forward Contract obligates AA Gables 2 to deliver to the dealer up to the Subject Shares (or at AA Gables 2's election, an equivalent amount of cash) on specified dates in March of 2028. The transaction is divided into four components, each comprising up to 625,000 shares of Class A Common Stock (the "Component Shares"). (Continued from Footnote 1) The number of Component Shares (or the equivalent amount of cash if AA Gables 2 elects cash settlement), to be delivered to the dealer on the related settlement date will be based on the volume-weighted average price per share of Class A Common Stock on the related valuation date (the "Settlement Price"). The number of shares of Class A Common Stock (or, in each case, the equivalent amount of cash if AA Gables 2 elects cash settlement), to be delivered to the dealer at settlement will be determined as follows: (A) if the Settlement Price is less than or equal to $59.58 (the "Floor Price"), AA Gables 2 will deliver the Component Shares; (B) if the Settlement Price is less than or equal to $111.72 (the "Cap Price"), but greater than the Floor Price, AA Gables 2 will deliver a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to (i) the Component Shares, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Floor Price and the denominator of which is the Settlement Price; and (Continued from Footnote 3) (C) if the Settlement Price is greater than the Cap Price, AA Gables 2 will deliver a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to (i) the Component Shares, multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of (x) the Floor Price and (y) the Settlement Price minus the Cap Price, and the denominator of which is the Settlement Price. In exchange for assuming these obligations, AA Gables 2 received an upfront aggregate cash payment of approximately $146.7 million. AA Gables 2 has pledged 2,500,000 common units of AST & Science, LLC (the "Pledged Securities") to secure its obligations under the Forward Contract. AA Gables 2 will retain voting rights in the Pledged Securities during the term of the Forward Contract. Mr. Avellan is the sole member and managing member of AA Gables 2.
Key Figures
Forward contract size: 2,500,000 shares
Upfront cash payment: $146.7 million
Component share blocks: 625,000 shares
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8 metrics
Forward contract size
2,500,000 shares
Maximum Class A Common Stock covered
Upfront cash payment
$146.7 million
Aggregate cash to AA Gables 2 for forward contract
Component share blocks
625,000 shares
Each of four components under the forward
Floor Price
$59.58
Settlement formula threshold per share
Cap Price
$111.72
Upper threshold in settlement formula
Pledged units
2,500,000 units
Common units of AST & Science, LLC pledged as collateral
Settlement timing
March 2028
Specified settlement dates for the forward
Restructuring shares tagged
2,500,000 shares
Classified as restructuring in transaction summary
Key Terms
variable prepaid forward transaction, Rule 144, Floor Price, Cap Price, +2 more
6 terms
variable prepaid forward transaction financial
"in respect of a variable prepaid forward transaction (the "Forward Contract") with an unaffiliated dealer"
A variable prepaid forward transaction is a way for a large shareholder to get cash now by agreeing to deliver a variable number of shares or cash later based on the stock’s future price. Think of it like borrowing against a house where repayment can be made either in money or by handing over part of the house depending on its future value. It matters to investors because it changes potential share supply, can signal insider liquidity needs, and creates contingent claims that may affect stock price and voting control.
Rule 144 regulatory
"entered into a master confirmation, supplemental confirmation and pricing notice under Rule 144 under the Securities Act"
Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.
Floor Price financial
"if the Settlement Price is less than or equal to $59.58 (the "Floor Price"), AA Gables 2 will deliver"
The floor price is the minimum price at which a security, asset, or offering will be sold or accepted, acting like a seller’s “bottom line” or a reserve in an auction. For investors it matters because it sets a visible downside limit and can influence trading, valuation, and expectations of risk—like knowing there’s a safety net that a sale won’t go below a set level.
Cap Price financial
"if the Settlement Price is less than or equal to $111.72 (the "Cap Price"), but greater than the Floor Price"
volume-weighted average price financial
"will be based on the volume-weighted average price per share of Class A Common Stock on the related valuation date"
Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.
Pledged Securities financial
"AA Gables 2 has pledged 2,500,000 common units of AST & Science, LLC (the "Pledged Securities")"
FAQ
What insider transaction did AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) report for Abel Avellan?
AST SpaceMobile reported that AA Gables 2, LLC, an entity controlled by CEO Abel Avellan, entered a variable prepaid forward contract on up to 2,500,000 Class A shares, receiving about $146.7 million upfront and pledging equivalent common units as collateral.
When will the AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) forward contract reported by Avellan settle?
The forward contract entered into by AA Gables 2, LLC is scheduled to settle on specified dates in March 2028. On each settlement date, the actual number of shares or cash delivered will depend on the volume-weighted average price of the stock.
What cash proceeds did AA Gables 2 receive in the AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) transaction?
AA Gables 2, LLC received an upfront aggregate cash payment of approximately $146.7 million for entering into the variable prepaid forward. In return, it agreed to deliver up to 2,500,000 shares or equivalent cash at future settlement dates.
What collateral secures the AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) variable prepaid forward transaction?
AA Gables 2 pledged 2,500,000 common units of AST & Science, LLC as collateral to secure its obligations under the forward contract. AA Gables 2 retains voting rights in these pledged securities during the term of the agreement, despite the pledge.