[Form 4] AeroVironment, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Form 4 overview: AeroVironment (AVAV) director Edward R. Muller reported the grant of 609 restricted shares of common stock on 06/27/2025 at an indicated value of $278.07 per share.
The award vests in three equal tranches on July 11, 2026 / 2027 / 2028. Following the grant, Muller’s beneficial ownership stands at:
- Direct: 3,000 shares (includes the new 609-share grant)
- Indirect – 1991 Family Trust: 47,400 shares
- Indirect – IRA: 810 shares
No derivative securities were reported, and there were no dispositions. The filing indicates that the acquisition is an equity compensation award rather than an open-market purchase, suggesting routine director compensation rather than a strategic insider buy.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Small routine equity grant; negligible impact on AVAV valuation.
The 609-share restricted stock award, worth roughly US$169k, represents less than 0.1% of AeroVironment’s outstanding shares and only modestly increases the director’s direct holdings. Because the shares vest over three years, near-term supply-demand dynamics remain unchanged. The absence of open-market buying signals limits the informational value, making the disclosure largely administrative. I classify this as not impactful for investors.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 609 | $278.07 | $169K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted Stock Awards vest in 3 equal installments on each of July 11, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Shares are held by the Edward R. Muller and Patricia E. Bauer 1991 Family Trust, of which Mr. Muller is one of the trustees. Mr. Muller disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities in which he does not have a pecuniary interest. Shares are held by the Edward R. Muller IRA of which Mr. Muller has sole power of disposition.