BlackSky (NYSE: BKSY) director receives share grant as fee compensation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Porteous William D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BlackSky Technology Inc. director William D. Porteous received 805 shares of Class A Common Stock as compensation in stock instead of cash under the company’s Outside Director Compensation Policy for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This award was valued using the closing share price on June 30, 2026.
Following this grant, Porteous directly holds 78,590 shares of Class A Common Stock. In addition, 719,881 shares are held indirectly through RRE Ventures IV, L.P., an investment entity associated with him and its general partner’s managers, which collectively disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Porteous William D.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 805 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 78,590 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 719,881 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares represent the Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person elected to receive in lieu of cash compensation under the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The number of shares awarded in lieu of cash was calculated based on the closing price of a share of Class A Common Stock on June 30, 2026. Certain of these securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the applicable vesting schedule and conditions of each RSU. These shares are held by RRE Ventures IV, L.P. ("Ventures IV"). The general partner of Ventures IV is RRE Ventures GP VI, LLC ("GP VI"). The managing members and officers of GP VI are James D. Robinson IV, Stuart J. Ellman, and William D. Porteous. Each of GP VI and Messrs. Robinson IV, Ellman, and Porteous disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 4, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein, if any.
Key Figures
Shares granted: 805 shares
Grant price basis: Closing price on June 30, 2026
Direct holdings after grant: 78,590 shares
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6 metrics
Shares granted
805 shares
Stock in lieu of cash fees for quarter ended June 30, 2026
Grant price basis
Closing price on June 30, 2026
Used to calculate 805-share award value
Direct holdings after grant
78,590 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly by Porteous after grant
Indirect holdings via RRE Ventures IV, L.P.
719,881 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly as of June 30, 2026
Transaction code
A
Grant, award, or other acquisition of 805 shares
Price per granted share
$0.0000
Indicates non-cash, compensation-related share grant
Key Terms
Outside Director Compensation Policy, RSUs, pecuniary interest, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Outside Director Compensation Policy financial
"received in lieu of cash compensation under the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy"
RSUs financial
"Certain of these securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities ... except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein"
Class A Common Stock financial
"These shares represent the Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person elected to receive"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
beneficial ownership financial
"disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 4"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did BlackSky (BKSY) director William D. Porteous report?
Director William D. Porteous reported receiving 805 shares of BlackSky Class A Common Stock. These shares were granted as stock in lieu of cash compensation under the Outside Director Compensation Policy for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
What indirect BlackSky (BKSY) holdings are associated with William D. Porteous?
An additional 719,881 BlackSky Class A shares are held by RRE Ventures IV, L.P. Its general partner is RRE Ventures GP VI, LLC, whose managing members include Porteous; they all disclaim beneficial ownership except to any pecuniary interest in those securities.
Are any BlackSky (BKSY) RSUs mentioned in William D. Porteous’s Form 4?
Yes. The filing notes that certain securities are RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. These RSUs are subject to their specific vesting schedules and conditions before shares are actually delivered.