AeroVironment officer sells 300 shares in 10b5-1 trade

AeroVironment Inc senior vice president and Chief Accounting Officer Brian Charles Shackley executed an open-market sale of 300 shares of Common Stock on July 15, 2026 at $143.00 per share.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/16/2026 - 05:52 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment Inc senior vice president and Chief Accounting Officer Brian Charles Shackley executed an open-market sale of 300 shares of Common Stock on July 15, 2026 at $143.00 per share. Following the transaction, he directly holds 8,093 shares. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 30, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 300 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Shackley Brian Charles

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Sold 300 shs ($43K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	300	$143.00	$43K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,093 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: 300 shares Sale price per share: $143.00 Shares owned after transaction: 8,093 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 300 shares Open-market sale on July 15, 2026 by SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Sale price per share $143.00 Price per share for the 300-share open-market sale on July 15, 2026

Shares owned after transaction 8,093 shares Direct ownership of Brian Charles Shackley following the reported sale

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

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, Chief Accounting Officer

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The transactions reported 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 sale financial

"transaction_action is described as an open-market sale of Common Stock"

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.

Common Stock financial

"The security title for the transaction is listed as Common Stock"

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.

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"Brian Charles Shackley serves as 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.

FAQ

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

AeroVironment reported that Brian Charles Shackley, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 300 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction on July 15, 2026 at $143.00 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

How many AeroVironment (AVAV) shares did Brian Charles Shackley sell and at what price?

Brian Charles Shackley sold 300 shares of AeroVironment Common Stock at $143.00 per share on July 15, 2026. The transaction was reported as an open-market sale and was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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

After the July 15, 2026 transaction, Brian Charles Shackley directly holds 8,093 shares of AeroVironment Common Stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction direct ownership as disclosed, following the open-market sale of 300 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

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

Yes. The sale of 300 shares of AeroVironment Common Stock by Brian Charles Shackley was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that he adopted on September 30, 2025, indicating a pre-arranged trading schedule.

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

Brian Charles Shackley serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AeroVironment Inc. His reported transaction involved the sale of 300 shares of Common Stock at $143.00 per share on July 15, 2026.

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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

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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)
07/15/2026

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	07/15/2026		S(1)		300	D	$143	8,093	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	07/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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