AeroVironment insider sells 205 shares under plan

AeroVironment Inc senior vice president and chief accounting officer Brian Charles Shackley reported a sale of 205 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026 at $201.86 per share in an open-market or private transaction.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment Inc senior vice president and chief accounting officer Brian Charles Shackley reported a sale of 205 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026 at $201.86 per share in an open-market or private transaction. Following this sale, he directly holds 7,888 shares of AeroVironment common stock. The transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 30, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 205 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Shackley Brian Charles

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Sold 205 shs ($41K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	205	$201.86	$41K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,888 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: 205 shares Sale price per share: $201.86 per share Shares held after transaction: 7,888 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 205 shares Common stock sale on August 14, 2026

Sale price per share $201.86 per share Price for the 205-share sale of common stock

Shares held after transaction 7,888 shares Direct holdings of Brian Charles Shackley following the sale

10b5-1 plan adoption date September 30, 2025 Date Shackley adopted the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open market or private transaction, Chief Accounting Officer

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

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.

open market or private transaction financial

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"SVP, Chief Accounting Officer"

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.

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

Brian Charles Shackley, SVP and chief accounting officer of AeroVironment, reported selling 205 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026. The sale was executed at $201.86 per share in an open-market or private transaction under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what price were the AeroVironment (AVAV) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

The reported sale of AeroVironment common stock was executed at $201.86 per share. This price reflects a single open-market or private transaction on August 14, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filed by executive Brian Charles Shackley.

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

After selling 205 shares, Brian Charles Shackley directly holds 7,888 shares of AeroVironment common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining direct ownership as reported in the Form 4 insider trading report.

Was the AeroVironment (AVAV) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Brian Charles Shackley on September 30, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades to help mitigate concerns about trading on nonpublic information.

What role does the reporting person hold at AeroVironment (AVAV)?

The reporting person, Brian Charles Shackley, serves as SVP, Chief Accounting Officer of AeroVironment Inc. His Form 4 filing discloses a recent sale of 205 shares of company common stock executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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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

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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)
08/14/2026

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	08/14/2026		S(1)		205	D	$201.86	7,888	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	08/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)