AeroVironment (AVAV) CFO discloses initial holding of 2,371 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment Inc CFO Sean Thomas Woodward filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership. The Form 3 shows he directly holds 2,371 shares of AeroVironment common stock, establishing his starting equity position as a reporting officer, with no reported purchase or sale transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Woodward Sean Thomas

Role CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,371 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Common stock held: 2,371 shares

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Common stock held 2,371 shares Direct beneficial ownership reported on Form 3

Key Terms

Form 3, beneficial ownership, Common Stock

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Form 3 regulatory

"CFO Sean Thomas Woodward filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

beneficial ownership financial

"filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Common Stock financial

"directly holds 2,371 shares of AeroVironment common stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Woodward Sean Thomas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

241 SOUTH STREET

SUITE 650

(Street)

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA 22202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AeroVironment Inc [ AVAV ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	2,371	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	Colby Petersen, attorney-in-fact	05/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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 5 (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 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does AeroVironment (AVAV) CFO Sean Thomas Woodward report on this Form 3?

He reports his initial beneficial ownership in AeroVironment. The filing shows he directly holds 2,371 shares of common stock, establishing his baseline equity stake as an officer for future comparison with later Form 4 or Form 5 filings.

Did the AeroVironment (AVAV) CFO buy or sell shares in this Form 3?

No, the Form 3 does not show any buy or sell transactions. It is an initial ownership report listing 2,371 common shares held directly, rather than a record of new market purchases or sales of AeroVironment stock.

How many AeroVironment (AVAV) shares does the CFO directly own according to this filing?

According to the filing, CFO Sean Thomas Woodward directly owns 2,371 shares of AeroVironment common stock. This figure represents his reported beneficial ownership position following the reported date in the Form 3 submission.

What is the purpose of this AeroVironment (AVAV) Form 3 filing?

This Form 3 serves as an initial statement of beneficial ownership for the CFO. It discloses his starting stake of 2,371 common shares, creating a reference point for tracking any future insider transactions or changes in his holdings.

Does this AeroVironment (AVAV) Form 3 include any derivative securities for the CFO?

No derivative securities are listed in this Form 3. The summary data show only 2,371 common shares held directly, with no options, warrants, or other derivative positions reported in the derivative holdings section.