AeroVironment CAO sells 100 shares at $152

AeroVironment’s chief accounting officer sold 100 AVAV shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and now directly holds 7,788 shares.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) reports that Brian Charles Shackley, its SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 100 shares of AeroVironment common stock on September 15, 2026 at a price of $152.27 per share. The filing states that this sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Shackley on September 30, 2025. Following the transaction, he directly holds 7,788 shares of AeroVironment common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 100 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Shackley Brian Charles

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Sold 100 shs ($15K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	100	$152.27	$15K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,788 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Shackley on September 30, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 100 shares Sale price per share: $152.27 per share Total sale value: $15,227 +2 more

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Shares sold 100 shares Common stock sale reported for September 15, 2026

Sale price per share $152.27 per share Price for the 100 AeroVironment common shares sold on September 15, 2026

Total sale value $15,227 Approximate value of 100 shares sold at $152.27 per share

Shares held after transaction 7,788 shares Direct AeroVironment common stock ownership by Brian Charles Shackley after the sale

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date September 30, 2025 Date Mr. Shackley adopted the trading plan governing the reported sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Chief Accounting Officer, common stock

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Shackley on September 30, 2025."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"Shackley Brian Charles is reported as SVP, Chief Accounting Officer of AeroVironment Inc."

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

common stock financial

"The reported transaction involves AeroVironment Inc common stock held directly by Brian Charles Shackley."

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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What insider transaction did AeroVironment (AVAV) disclose for Brian Charles Shackley?

AeroVironment disclosed that Brian Charles Shackley, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 100 shares of AeroVironment common stock on September 15, 2026 at $152.27 per share, in a transaction reported as a sale of common stock.

How many AeroVironment (AVAV) shares does Brian Charles Shackley hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, Brian Charles Shackley directly holds 7,788 shares of AeroVironment common stock. This figure is disclosed as his direct ownership immediately following the September 15, 2026 transaction.

Was the AVAV insider sale by Brian Charles Shackley under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that the transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Brian Charles Shackley on September 30, 2025, indicating they were pre-arranged under that plan.

What was the total dollar value of the AVAV shares sold by Brian Charles Shackley?

Brian Charles Shackley sold 100 shares at $152.27 per share, for a total transaction value of approximately $15,227. This is based on the disclosed share count and per-share sale price.

What role does Brian Charles Shackley hold at AeroVironment (AVAV)?

Brian Charles Shackley is reported as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AeroVironment Inc. This officer position is identified in the ownership report describing his insider transaction in AeroVironment common stock.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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).

X

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^*

Shackley Brian Charles

(Last) (First) (Middle)

241 18TH STREET SOUTH

SUITE #650

(Street)

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA 22202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

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

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

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

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	09/15/2026		S(1)		100	D	$152.27	7,788	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. The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Shackley on September 30, 2025.

	Colby Petersen, attorney-in-fact	09/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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