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Austin Meyer reported beneficial ownership of Class A common stock of BETA Technologies, Inc. on a Schedule 13G/A. Meyer beneficially owns 12,135,853 shares of Class A common stock, representing 5.4% of the class, based on 225,439,576 shares outstanding as of August 6, 2026. He has sole voting and dispositive power over 6,727,111 shares, consisting of 5,408,742 shares held directly and 1,318,369 shares held by The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc., where he serves as President and director. He has shared voting and dispositive power over 5,408,742 shares held directly by his spouse, Lane Meyer, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:12,135,853 sharesOwnership percentage:5.4%Shares outstanding:225,439,576 shares+3 more
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Beneficial ownership12,135,853 sharesTotal BETA Class A shares beneficially owned by Austin Meyer
Ownership percentage5.4%Portion of BETA Class A common stock beneficially owned by Austin Meyer
Shares outstanding225,439,576 sharesBETA Class A common stock outstanding as of August 6, 2026
Sole voting and dispositive power6,727,111 sharesShares over which Austin Meyer has sole voting and dispositive power
Shared voting and dispositive power5,408,742 sharesShares held by spouse Lane Meyer with shared voting and dispositive power
Foundation-held shares1,318,369 sharesShares held by The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc.
Key Terms
beneficial ownership, sole voting power, shared voting power, sole dispositive power, +1 more
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beneficial ownershipfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 12,135,853"
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.
sole voting powerfinancial
"Sole Voting Power 6,727,111.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 5,408,742.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 6,727,111.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 5,408,742.00"
FAQ
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What percentage of BETA (BETA) Class A common stock does Austin Meyer report owning?
Austin Meyer reports beneficial ownership of 5.4% of BETA’s Class A common stock. This is based on 12,135,853 shares he beneficially owns out of 225,439,576 shares outstanding as of August 6, 2026.
How many BETA (BETA) shares does Austin Meyer beneficially own in total?
Austin Meyer beneficially owns 12,135,853 shares of BETA Class A common stock. This ownership includes shares held directly, through The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc., and shares held by his spouse over which he has shared power.
What is Austin Meyer’s sole voting and dispositive power in BETA (BETA) shares?
Austin Meyer has sole voting and dispositive power over 6,727,111 shares of BETA Class A common stock. These consist of 5,408,742 shares held directly and 1,318,369 shares held by The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc.
What BETA (BETA) shares are attributed to Austin Meyer’s spouse?
Shares held by Lane Meyer, Austin Meyer’s spouse, total 5,408,742 BETA Class A shares. Austin Meyer reports shared voting and dispositive power over these shares but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of them.
How many BETA (BETA) shares outstanding were used to calculate Austin Meyer’s ownership?
The reported 5.4% ownership stake uses 225,439,576 BETA Class A shares outstanding as the base. This outstanding share figure comes from BETA’s Form 10-Q as of August 6, 2026.
What role does The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc. play in Austin Meyer’s BETA (BETA) holdings?
The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc. directly holds 1,318,369 BETA Class A shares. Austin Meyer, as its President and a director, has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, which are included in his beneficial ownership.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
BETA Technologies, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
086921103
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
086921103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Austin Meyer
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
6,727,111.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,408,742.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
6,727,111.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,408,742.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
12,135,853.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Ownership percentage based on 225,439,576 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock outstanding as of August 6, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BETA Technologies, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1150 Airport Drive, South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Austin Meyer
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
12,135,853
(b)
Percent of class:
See Line 11 of cover sheet.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Line 5 of cover sheet. Consists of (i) 5,408,742 shares of Class A common stock directly held by the reporting person and (ii) 1,318,369 shares of Class A common stock directly held by The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc., of which the reporting person serves as the President and a director.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Line 6 of cover sheet. Consists of 5,408,742 shares of Class A common stock directly held by Lane Meyer, the spouse of the reporting person. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held directly by Ms. Meyer.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Line 7 of cover sheet. Consists of (i) 5,408,742 shares of Class A common stock directly held by the reporting person and (ii) 1,318,369 shares of Class A common stock directly held by The Ava Lane Meyer Foundation, Inc., of which the reporting person serves as the President and a director.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Line 8 of cover sheet. Consists of 5,408,742 shares of Class A common stock directly held by Lane Meyer, the spouse of the reporting person. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held directly by Ms. Meyer.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
Not Applicable
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
