Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) director discloses option and share stakes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. director Domhnal Slattery has filed an initial ownership report showing his equity stake in the company. He holds nil-cost options over 1,379,279 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.00 per share, expiring on 2036-01-21. These options begin vesting on 03/31/2025, with additional portions vesting quarterly thereafter, as long as he continues to serve through each vesting date. He also directly owns 113,300 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 114,551 shares through a corporation. This filing records existing holdings rather than new market purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Slattery Domhnal

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Nil Cost Options	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Nil Cost Options — 1,379,279 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 113,300 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 114,551 shares (Indirect, By Corporation)

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Slattery Domhnal

(Last) (First) (Middle)

UNIT 1 CAMWAL COURT, CHAPEL STREET

(Street)

BRISTOL BS2 0UW

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

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

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	113,300	D
Common Stock	114,551	I	By Corporation

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Nil Cost Options	(1)	01/21/2036	Common Stock	1,379,279	$0.00	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Options vest beginning 03/31/2025, with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter in accordance with the applicable vesting schedule, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Darragh Hanley-Crofts as Attorney-in-Fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity holdings did Domhnal Slattery report in Vertical Aerospace (EVTL)?

Domhnal Slattery reported nil-cost options over 1,379,279 shares of Vertical Aerospace common stock, plus 113,300 shares held directly and 114,551 shares held indirectly through a corporation, outlining his total reported exposure in the company.

How do Domhnal Slattery’s nil-cost options in EVTL vest?

His nil-cost options begin vesting on 03/31/2025, with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter. Vesting is subject to his continued service through each vesting date, meaning he must remain in role to receive future tranches.

When do Domhnal Slattery’s Vertical Aerospace options expire?

The reported nil-cost options over Vertical Aerospace common stock expire on 2036-01-21. After that date, any unexercised options would lapse, so the long-dated term provides a substantial window for potential future exercise, subject to vesting conditions.

How many Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) shares does Domhnal Slattery hold directly and indirectly?

He holds 113,300 shares of Vertical Aerospace common stock directly and 114,551 shares indirectly through a corporation. These share positions are in addition to his nil-cost options over 1,379,279 underlying shares.

Does Domhnal Slattery’s Form 3 for EVTL show any recent share purchases or sales?

The Form 3 reflects holdings rather than new market transactions. It lists existing common shares and nil-cost options but does not report any explicit open-market purchases or sales on the reported date, focusing on his ownership position.