[Form 4] AeroVironment, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment (AVAV) Director Phillip S. Davidson received a grant of 609 restricted stock awards on June 27, 2025, at a price of $278.07 per share. Following this transaction, Davidson now beneficially owns 3,181 shares directly.

Key details of the stock award:

• The restricted stock will vest in three equal installments on July 11 of 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Transaction was reported as a Form 4 filing, indicating changes in beneficial ownership
• The shares were acquired as a direct ownership position

This equity grant appears to be part of the company's director compensation program, demonstrating alignment between board member and shareholder interests through long-term vesting requirements.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Davidson Phillip S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

241 18TH STREET SOUTH

SUITE #650

(Street)

ARLINGTON VA 22202

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/27/2025

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

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 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
Common Stock	06/27/2025		A		609(1)	A	$278.07	3,181	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. Restricted Stock Awards vest in 3 equal installments on each of July 11, 2026, 2027 and 2028.

	Colby Petersen, attorney-in-fact	06/27/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many AVAV shares did Director Phillip Davidson acquire on June 27, 2025?

Director Phillip Davidson acquired 609 shares of AVAV common stock as Restricted Stock Awards on June 27, 2025, at a price of $278.07 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for AVAV's restricted stock awards granted in June 2025?

The Restricted Stock Awards will vest in 3 equal installments on July 11, 2026, July 11, 2027, and July 11, 2028.

How many AVAV shares does Phillip Davidson own after the June 2025 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Phillip Davidson directly owns 3,181 shares of AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) common stock.

What position does Phillip Davidson hold at AVAV according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4 filing, Phillip Davidson serves as a Director of AeroVironment Inc (AVAV), as indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under the Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer section.