Vertical Aerospace CEO gets 13,934 zero-cost options

Q: What did EVTL disclose about Stuart Simpson’s latest equity grant?

EVTL disclosed that CEO Stuart Simpson received a grant of 13,934 Nil Cost Options over common stock, with a $0.00 conversion price per share and an expiration date of January 21, 2036. These options begin vesting on September 30, 2026 and then vest quarterly, subject to continued service.

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (EVTL) reported that Chief Executive Officer Stuart Simpson received a grant of 13,934 Nil Cost Options over common stock.

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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (EVTL) reported that Chief Executive Officer Stuart Simpson received a grant of 13,934 Nil Cost Options over common stock. The options have a conversion price of $0.00 per share, expire on January 21, 2036, and increase his directly held option position to 3,430,766 options. According to the vesting terms, options begin vesting on September 30, 2026 with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter, subject to continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 13,934 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Simpson Stuart

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Nil Cost Options ^F1	13,934	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Nil Cost Options — 3,430,766 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Options vest beginning 09/30/2026, with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter in accordance with the applicable vesting schedule, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Key Figures

Nil Cost Options granted: 13,934 options Conversion or exercise price: $0.00 per share Total options following transaction: 3,430,766 options +2 more

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Nil Cost Options granted 13,934 options Grant to CEO Stuart Simpson on August 27, 2026

Conversion or exercise price $0.00 per share Nil Cost Options granted to CEO

Total options following transaction 3,430,766 options Directly held by CEO after the grant

Expiration date January 21, 2036 Nil Cost Options granted to CEO

Vesting commencement date September 30, 2026 Start of vesting for the granted options

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Nil Cost Options, vesting schedule, underlying security

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Nil Cost Options financial

"security_title: "Nil Cost Options""

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"vesting quarterly thereafter in accordance with the applicable vesting schedule"

A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.

underlying security financial

"underlying_security_title: "Common Stock""

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What did EVTL disclose about Stuart Simpson’s latest equity grant?

EVTL disclosed that CEO Stuart Simpson received a grant of 13,934 Nil Cost Options over common stock, with a $0.00 conversion price per share and an expiration date of January 21, 2036. These options begin vesting on September 30, 2026 and then vest quarterly, subject to continued service.

How many options does EVTL’s CEO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this grant, EVTL’s CEO Stuart Simpson holds a total of 3,430,766 Nil Cost Options directly, as reported following the 13,934-option award on August 27, 2026.

What is the exercise or conversion price of the Nil Cost Options reported by EVTL?

The Nil Cost Options granted to EVTL CEO Stuart Simpson have a conversion or exercise price of $0.00 per share, meaning no cash payment is required to convert them into common stock upon exercise, subject to the vesting schedule and other terms.

When do the newly granted EVTL options start vesting and on what schedule?

The options granted to EVTL CEO Stuart Simpson start vesting on September 30, 2026. Additional shares vest quarterly thereafter in accordance with the applicable vesting schedule, conditioned on his continued service through each vesting date.

What is the expiration date of the Nil Cost Options granted by EVTL to its CEO?

The Nil Cost Options granted to EVTL CEO Stuart Simpson expire on January 21, 2036. Any unexercised options after that date would lapse under the terms described.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Simpson Stuart

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

UNIT 1 CAMWAL COURT, CHAPEL STREET

(Street)

BRISTOL

BS2 0UW

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. [ EVTL ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2026

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)

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)
Nil Cost Options	$0.00	08/27/2026		A		13,934		⁽¹⁾	01/21/2036	Common Stock	13,934	$0.00	3,430,766	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Options vest beginning 09/30/2026, with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter in accordance with the applicable vesting schedule, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

	/s/ Darragh Hanley-Crofts as Attorney-in-Fact	08/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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