Trust linked to AeroVironment (AVAV) director sells 250 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AeroVironment Inc director–related trust reports small planned share sale. The Stephen F. Page Living Trust, associated with director Stephen F. Page, sold 250 shares of AeroVironment common stock at $197.29 per share in an open-market transaction. The trust’s holdings were 49,501 shares after the sale, while Mr. Page also directly held 1,705 shares. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the trust.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 250 shares ($49,323)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
PAGE STEPHEN F
Role
null
Sold
250 shs ($49K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 250 | $197.29 | $49K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 49,501 shares (Indirect, See Footnote);
Common Stock — 1,705 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Stephen F. Page Living Trust, on September 30, 2025. Shares are held by the Stephen F. Page Living Trust, of which Mr. Page is the trustee. Mr. Page disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities in which he does not have a pecuniary interest.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 250 shares
Sale price: $197.29 per share
Indirect holdings after sale: 49,501 shares
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Shares sold
250 shares
Open-market sale by Stephen F. Page Living Trust
Sale price
$197.29 per share
Common Stock transaction on reported date
Indirect holdings after sale
49,501 shares
Held by Stephen F. Page Living Trust following transaction
Direct holdings
1,705 shares
Common Stock directly held by Stephen F. Page
Trading plan adoption date
September 30, 2025
Rule 10b5-1 plan for the trust
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, pecuniary interest, indirect, open-market sale
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The transaction reported in this Form 4 was 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.
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Page disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities in which he does not have a pecuniary interest"
indirect financial
"total_shares_following_transaction: 49501.0000, direct_or_indirect: I, nature_of_ownership: See Footnote"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale, transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transaction did AeroVironment (AVAV) disclose for Stephen F. Page?
AeroVironment disclosed that the Stephen F. Page Living Trust sold 250 shares of AeroVironment common stock at $197.29 per share. The transaction is associated with director Stephen F. Page and was reported as an open-market sale on the Form 4.
Was the AeroVironment (AVAV) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 states the transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Stephen F. Page Living Trust on September 30, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades independent of day-to-day market conditions.
What transaction code was used for the AeroVironment (AVAV) insider sale and what does it mean?
The Form 4 uses transaction code “S” for the 250-share sale at $197.29. Code S indicates a sale in the open market or a private transaction, distinguishing it from exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding events.