BETA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. filed a Schedule 13G showing that investor John E. Abele beneficially owns 17,381,082 shares of Class A common stock, representing 7.88% of the class, based on 220,528,649 shares outstanding as of December 1, 2025.
The position includes 30,342 shares issuable from stock options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2025, with the remainder held through several affiliated LLCs such as North Point Partner LLC, Harmony Partner Group LLC, and others over which he or his officers may exercise voting and investment discretion.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
BETA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
086921103
(CUSIP Number)
11/03/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
086921103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
John E. Abele
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
12,040,377.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,340,705.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
12,040,377.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,340,705.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
17,381,082.00
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)
7.88 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percent of class reflected in Row 9 is based upon an aggregate of 220,528,649 shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of December 1, 2025 as indicated in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed December 4, 2025
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BETA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1150 AIRPORT DRIVE, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, USA, 05403
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
JOHN E ABELE
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
C/O THE BOLLARD GROUP LLC, ONE JOY STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108
(c)
Citizenship:
USA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
086921103
Item 3.
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:
Consists of shares of Class A common stock ("Shares") held as follows: (i) 30,342 Shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options held by the Reporting Person that are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2025; (ii) 937,311 Shares directly held by Spritsail 4 LLC; (iii) 10,286,507 Shares directly held by North Point Partner LLC; (iv) 1,723,528 Shares directly held by Harmony Partner Group LLC; (v) 259,726 Shares of directly held by Spritsail 4A LLC; (vi) 375,155 Shares directly held by Spritsail 9 LLC (vii) 94,192 Shares directly held by Staysail 16A LLC; (viii) 87,920 Shares directly held by Spritsail 2A LLC; (ix) 207,235 Shares directly held by Spritsail 10A LLC; (x) 2,165,679 Shares directly held by Staysail 11 LLC; (xi) 757,687 Shares directly held by Staysail 15 LLC; and (xii) 455,800 Shares directly held by Kynosis, LLC.
The Reporting Person and/or officers of his entities may be deemed to exercise voting and investment discretion over securities held by North Point Partner LLC, Harmony Partner Group LLC, Staysail 11 LLC, Staysail 15 LLC, Spritsail 4 LLC, Spritsail 4A LLC, Spritsail 9 LLC, Staysail 16A LLC, Spritsail 2A LLC, Spritsail 10A LLC, and Kynosis, LLC but the filing of this statement shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) or for any other purpose.
(b)
Percent of class:
See response to row 11 on the cover page hereto.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to row 5 on the cover page hereto.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to row 6 on the cover page hereto.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to row 7 on the cover page hereto.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to row 8 on the cover page hereto.
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.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The information set forth in Item 4(a) is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 6.
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.
How much of BETA (BETA) does John E. Abele report owning in this Schedule 13G?
John E. Abele reports beneficial ownership of 17,381,082 BETA Class A shares, equal to 7.88% of the class. This percentage is calculated against 220,528,649 shares outstanding as of December 1, 2025, according to the company’s Form 10-Q.
What type of securities in BETA (BETA) are covered by John E. Abele’s Schedule 13G?
The filing covers BETA’s Class A common stock. Abele’s beneficial ownership includes directly and indirectly held Class A shares, plus 30,342 shares issuable from stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2025.
How is John E. Abele’s 17,381,082-share BETA (BETA) stake held?
The stake combines 30,342 shares from exercisable stock options and millions of shares held through multiple LLCs, including North Point Partner LLC, Harmony Partner Group LLC, Spritsail and Staysail entities, and Kynosis, LLC, over which Abele or his officers may exercise discretion.
What ownership threshold does this BETA (BETA) Schedule 13G filing indicate?
The Schedule 13G shows that John E. Abele holds more than 5% of BETA’s Class A common stock, specifically 7.88% of the outstanding shares. Crossing or holding above the 5% level generally triggers Schedule 13D or 13G reporting requirements.
How was the 7.88% ownership figure for BETA (BETA) calculated in the filing?
The 7.88% figure is based on 17,381,082 shares beneficially owned divided by 220,528,649 Class A shares outstanding. That outstanding share count comes from BETA’s Form 10-Q, which reported shares outstanding as of December 1, 2025.
Which entities related to John E. Abele hold BETA (BETA) shares?
Entities listed include Spritsail 4 LLC, North Point Partner LLC, Harmony Partner Group LLC, Spritsail 4A LLC, Spritsail 9 LLC, Staysail 16A LLC, Spritsail 2A LLC, Spritsail 10A LLC, Staysail 11 LLC, Staysail 15 LLC, and Kynosis, LLC, each directly holding Class A shares.