[Form 4] AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Huiwen Yao, Chief Technology Officer of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS), reported a sale of 40,000 shares of Class A common stock on 09/16/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 06/12/2025. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $39.93 to $41.08, with a reported weighted average price of $40.58. After the reported dispositions, the reporting person beneficially owns 4,750 shares directly. The Form 4 is signed on 09/17/2025 and includes a commitment to provide detailed per-price sale information on request.
- Sale conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating a pre-arranged and compliant mechanism for insider transactions
- Detailed price disclosure including weighted average and range ($39.93–$41.08, weighted avg $40.58) enhances transparency
- Reporting person offers to provide per-price transaction details on request, supporting disclosure completeness
- Large disposition relative to remaining holdings: 40,000 shares sold leaving only 4,750 shares beneficially owned
- No information on total prior holdings or percentage ownership is provided in the Form 4, limiting context for the sale's scale
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sale was executed under an established 10b5-1 plan; disclosure and the pledge to provide per-price details support transparency.
The reporting demonstrates compliance with structured insider-trading controls through a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted June 12, 2025. The filing discloses the sale quantity (40,000 shares), price range ($39.93–$41.08) and weighted average ($40.58), and confirms remaining beneficial ownership of 4,750 shares. From a governance perspective, use of a pre-established trading plan and openness to provide detailed execution prices on request are positive disclosure practices.
TL;DR: Significant insider disposition reported but executed via a Rule 10b5-1 plan; impact appears routine and disclosed.
The Form 4 shows a sizable disposition relative to the insider's post-transaction holding: 40,000 shares sold leaving 4,750 shares beneficially owned. The reported weighted average sale price is $40.58 with a range between $39.93 and $41.08. The filing is concise, documents methodology for sale, and includes an offer to supply per-price breakdowns, which aids market transparency. No derivatives or other transactions are reported.