AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) COO receives 54,687 performance share units in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gupta Shanti B. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. reported that Chief Operating Officer Shanti B. Gupta received a grant of 54,687 shares of Class A Common Stock through performance-based stock unit awards at no cash cost per share. Following this award, her direct holdings total 387,062 shares. According to the award terms, 18,229 shares are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2026, with the remaining units vesting equally on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028, subject to her continued service. Each performance-based stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gupta Shanti B.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AST SPACEMOBILE, INC., MIDLAND

AIR & SPACE PORT, 2901 ENTERPRISE LANE

(Street)

MIDLAND TEXAS 79706

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. [ ASTS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/24/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	03/24/2026		A		54,687(1)	A	$0	387,062	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents achievement of certain performance-based stock unit awards ("PSUs") granted on December 2, 2025, following certification by the Issuer's compensation committee that the applicable individual performance conditions had been satisfied. One third of the PSUs representing 18,229 shares of Class A Common Stock will vest on March 31, 2026 and the remaining PSUs will vest equally on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the vesting dates. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.

	/s/ Shanti Gupta	03/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) report for COO Shanti B. Gupta?

AST SpaceMobile reported that COO Shanti B. Gupta received 54,687 shares of Class A Common Stock via a performance-based stock unit award. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and reflects equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

How many AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares does the COO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, COO Shanti B. Gupta directly holds 387,062 shares of AST SpaceMobile Class A Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded 54,687 performance-based stock units, which convert into shares as they vest over the stated schedule in future years.

What are the vesting terms of the 54,687 AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) performance-based stock units?

The award vests in three installments based on continued service. One third, representing 18,229 shares, is scheduled to vest on March 31, 2026. The remaining units vest in equal portions on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028, assuming employment continues.

What type of Form 4 transaction code was used for the AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) COO’s equity grant?

The transaction used code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. It reflects compensation granted by AST SpaceMobile rather than a discretionary market trade, and is classified as a non-derivative acquisition of Class A Common Stock through stock unit awards.

Do the AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) performance-based stock units represent immediate shares for the COO?

The performance-based stock units do not represent immediate unrestricted shares. Each PSU is a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, delivered only as vesting conditions and individual performance requirements are certified and the specified vesting dates are reached.

Were the AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares acquired by the COO purchased on the open market?

No, the shares were not purchased on the open market. They were acquired at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a performance-based stock unit award granted by AST SpaceMobile, reflecting equity compensation instead of a cash-funded buy transaction.