AeroVironment (AVAV) grants 1,210 restricted shares to senior executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McDaniel Clum Mary Elizabeth reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AeroVironment Inc executive Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Clum, President, Space, Cyber & DE, received an equity compensation grant of 1,210 shares of Common Stock. These Restricted Stock Awards vest in three equal installments on July 11 of 2027, 2028 and 2029.

After this award, she directly holds 16,629 shares of AeroVironment common stock. The grant was recorded at no cash purchase price, reflecting a routine stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market share purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McDaniel Clum Mary Elizabeth

Role President, Space, Cyber & DE

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,210	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,629 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,210 shares Holdings after transaction: 16,629 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock grant 1,210 shares Restricted Stock Award granted July 2, 2026

Holdings after transaction 16,629 shares Direct ownership following grant

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation, not market purchase

Vesting date 1 July 11, 2027 First vesting installment of Restricted Stock Awards

Vesting date 2 July 11, 2028 Second vesting installment of Restricted Stock Awards

Vesting date 3 July 11, 2029 Final vesting installment of Restricted Stock Awards

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Awards, Common Stock, Form 4, direct ownership

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Restricted Stock Awards financial

"Restricted Stock Awards vest in 3 equal installments on each of July 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029."

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" with a 1,210-share grant and 16,629 shares owned after."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) reporting the equity grant transaction."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

direct ownership financial

"total_shares_following_transaction of 16,629.0000 marked as direct ownership (code D)."

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FAQ

What did AeroVironment (AVAV) executive Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Clum report in this Form 4?

She reported receiving an equity grant of 1,210 shares of AeroVironment Common Stock. The shares are a Restricted Stock Award, issued as compensation rather than bought in the market, and increase her direct holdings to 16,629 shares after the transaction.

How many AeroVironment (AVAV) shares does Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Clum now own directly?

Following the reported grant, she directly holds 16,629 shares of AeroVironment Common Stock. This total includes the 1,210-share Restricted Stock Award granted on July 2, 2026, and reflects her updated direct ownership position after the compensation transaction.

Is the AeroVironment (AVAV) transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction is a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Clum received 1,210 Restricted Stock Award shares at a stated price of zero, which indicates an award of equity from the company rather than a cash-funded share acquisition.

When do Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Clum’s AeroVironment (AVAV) Restricted Stock Awards vest?

The 1,210 Restricted Stock Awards vest in three equal installments on July 11, 2027, July 11, 2028, and July 11, 2029. This creates a multi-year vesting schedule that links the compensation to her continued service with AeroVironment over that period.

What role does Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Clum hold at AeroVironment (AVAV)?

She serves as President, Space, Cyber & DE at AeroVironment. The reported equity grant of 1,210 Restricted Stock Award shares reflects stock-based compensation related to this leadership role rather than a discretionary open-market trading decision in the company’s shares.

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^*

McDaniel Clum Mary Elizabeth

(Last) (First) (Middle)

241 18TH ST

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)
	President, Space, Cyber & DE

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026

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	07/02/2026		A		1,210(1)	A	$0	16,629	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, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

	Colby Petersen, attorney-in-fact	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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