What triggered the BETA (BETA) share award reported for Sean Donovan?

The share award was triggered by the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units. These PSUs vested when BETA Technologies met specified performance criteria, resulting in Sean Donovan receiving 35,491 Class A common shares as described in the Form 4 footnote.

BETA Technologies (BETA) COO gains 35,491 shares through PSU vesting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. reported that Chief Operating Officer Sean Donovan acquired 35,491 shares of Class A common stock through the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units. These shares were granted as compensation and carried a price of $0.00 per share. Following this vesting event, Donovan directly holds 195,203 shares of Class A common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Donovan Sean

Role CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A common stock	35,491	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A common stock — 195,203 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 35,491 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 195,203 shares +2 more

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Shares acquired 35,491 shares Class A common stock received via PSU vesting

Price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for vested PSU shares

Post-transaction holdings 195,203 shares Class A common stock held directly after transaction

Transaction date 2026-04-14 Date of Form 4-reported share acquisition

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative securities

Key Terms

performance-based restricted stock units, PSUs, Section 16, contingent right

4 terms

performance-based restricted stock units financial

"Represents shares of Class A common stock received upon the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs")"

Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.

PSUs financial

"Each PSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock"

PSUs are company shares promised to employees or executives that only become actual stock if the business hits specific performance targets over a set period. For investors, PSUs matter because they link pay to measurable outcomes — similar to a conditional bonus that converts into ownership — which can influence management decisions, dilution of shares, and signals about confidence in future results.

Section 16 regulatory

"such shares were not previously reportable under Section 16"

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

contingent right financial

"Each PSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/16/2026 - 05:00 PM

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^*

Donovan Sean

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BETA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1150 AIRPORT DRIVE

(Street)

SOUTH BURLINGTON

VERMONT

05403

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BETA Technologies, Inc. [ BETA ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/14/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A common stock	04/14/2026		A⁽¹⁾		35,491	A	$0	195,203	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of Class A common stock received upon the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") awarded to the Reporting Person on January 30, 2026, which vested based on the Issuer's satisfaction of certain performance criteria. In light of the performance-based vesting criteria of the PSUs, such shares were not previously reportable under Section 16. Each PSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer.

	/s/ Brian Dunkiel, as attorney-in-fact	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did BETA (BETA) report for Sean Donovan?

BETA Technologies reported that COO Sean Donovan received 35,491 Class A common shares through the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units. This was a compensation-related share award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increased his directly held position.

How many BETA (BETA) shares does Sean Donovan hold after this transaction?

After the vesting of 35,491 performance-based restricted stock units, Sean Donovan directly holds 195,203 shares of BETA Technologies’ Class A common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was cash paid for the BETA (BETA) shares received by Sean Donovan?

No cash changed hands for this transaction. The 35,491 Class A common shares were issued at a reported price of $0.00 per share upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units granted to Sean Donovan as part of his compensation.

Are Sean Donovan’s BETA (BETA) shares from a market purchase or an equity award?

The reported shares come from an equity award, not a market purchase. Sean Donovan received 35,491 Class A common shares upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units granted as compensation tied to BETA Technologies’ performance goals.