8,250 AEVEX (AVEX) RSUs granted for Madison Dearborn stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NORTON MATTHEW W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AEVEX Corp. reported that director Matthew W. Norton received a grant of 8,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to Class A common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. These RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the day immediately prior to AEVEX’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Under an agreement with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP), Norton must transfer any shares or proceeds from these RSUs to or as directed by MDP, so he holds them solely for MDP’s benefit and disclaims beneficial ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider NORTON MATTHEW W

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A common stock	8,250	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A common stock — 8,250 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date and the day immediately prior to the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders of the issuer. Pursuant to an agreement with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC ("MDP"), Mr. Norton is obligated to transfer the shares of Class A common stock received upon vesting of the RSUs, or the proceeds thereof, to or as directed by MDP. Accordingly, Mr. Norton holds the reported RSUs solely for the benefit of MDP, and disclaims beneficial ownership of such RSUs and any shares of Class A common stock deliverable upon settlement thereof.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 8,250 units Grant price: $0.00 per share Units following transaction: 8,250 units

3 metrics

RSUs granted 8,250 units Restricted stock units of Class A common stock granted to director

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated price per share for RSU award

Units following transaction 8,250 units Total RSUs reported as held after this grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), beneficial ownership, annual meeting of stockholders, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vest on the earlier of the first anniversary..."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

beneficial ownership financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership of such RSUs and any shares of Class A common stock..."

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"the day immediately prior to the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders of the issuer"

Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC financial

"Pursuant to an agreement with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC ("MDP"), Mr. Norton is obligated..."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

NORTON MATTHEW W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MADISON DEARBORN PARTNERS, LLC

70 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 4600

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60602

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AEVEX Corp. [ AVEX ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

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
Class A common stock	05/12/2026		A		8,250(1)	A	$0	8,250	D(2)

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. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date and the day immediately prior to the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders of the issuer.

2. Pursuant to an agreement with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC ("MDP"), Mr. Norton is obligated to transfer the shares of Class A common stock received upon vesting of the RSUs, or the proceeds thereof, to or as directed by MDP. Accordingly, Mr. Norton holds the reported RSUs solely for the benefit of MDP, and disclaims beneficial ownership of such RSUs and any shares of Class A common stock deliverable upon settlement thereof.

	/s/ Christine M. Morrison, as attorney-in-fact	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEVEX Corp. (AVEX) report for Matthew W. Norton?

AEVEX Corp. reported a grant of 8,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A common stock to director Matthew W. Norton. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and represents equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How do the 8,250 AEVEX (AVEX) RSUs granted to Matthew W. Norton vest?

The 8,250 AEVEX RSUs vest on the earlier of two dates: the first anniversary of the grant date, or the day immediately prior to the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. This time-based schedule aligns the director’s award with the company’s governance cycle.

Does Matthew W. Norton personally benefit from the AEVEX (AVEX) RSU grant?

According to the filing, Matthew W. Norton must transfer any shares or proceeds from the RSUs to Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC. He holds the RSUs solely for MDP’s benefit and explicitly disclaims beneficial ownership of the RSUs and any resulting Class A common shares.

What is Madison Dearborn Partners’ role in the AEVEX (AVEX) RSU award?

Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC has an agreement with Matthew W. Norton under which any shares of AEVEX Class A common stock received upon RSU vesting, or related sale proceeds, must be transferred to or as directed by MDP. The RSUs are therefore held economically for MDP.

Is the AEVEX (AVEX) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sale of shares?

No. The Form 4 describes a grant of 8,250 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share, categorized as a grant or award acquisition. It does not involve Norton buying or selling shares in the open market; it reflects equity compensation held for Madison Dearborn Partners.