[Form 4] AeroVironment, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment Chair, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi received 9,912 shares of restricted stock awards on June 27, 2025, valued at $278.07 per share. The total value of this award amounts to approximately $2.75 million.

Key details of the transaction:

• The restricted stock will vest in three equal installments on July 11 of 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Following this transaction, Nawabi now beneficially owns 144,743 shares directly
• The shares were acquired as a new grant (Transaction Code: A)

This equity compensation aligns the executive's interests with shareholders through a long-term vesting schedule. The transaction was reported in compliance with SEC regulations requiring prompt disclosure of insider transactions.

Positive

• CEO Wahid Nawabi received 9,912 restricted stock awards worth approximately $2.76M at current price ($278.07), demonstrating long-term alignment with shareholders through 3-year vesting schedule
• CEO maintains significant ownership position with 144,743 shares after the grant, showing strong alignment with shareholder interests

Negative

• None.

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^*

Nawabi Wahid

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chair, President and CEO

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		9,912(1)	A	$278.07	144,743	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 CEO Wahid Nawabi acquire on June 27, 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, CEO Wahid Nawabi acquired 9,912 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 CEO's latest restricted stock award?

The restricted stock awards will vest in three equal installments on July 11, 2026, July 11, 2027, and July 11, 2028, as disclosed in the footnotes of the Form 4 filing.

How many AVAV shares does Wahid Nawabi own after the June 2025 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Wahid Nawabi directly owns 144,743 shares of AeroVironment (AVAV) common stock, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing.

What positions does Wahid Nawabi hold at AVAV as of June 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Wahid Nawabi serves as Chair, President and CEO of AeroVironment (AVAV), and is also a Director of the company.