Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) director awarded 75,416 nil-cost options

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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. director Domhnal Slattery received a grant of 75,416 Nil Cost Options over Common Stock. These options have a zero exercise price and expire on January 21, 2036. Following this award, he holds 1,814,850 Nil Cost Options directly.

The options begin vesting on June 30, 2026, with additional portions vesting quarterly under the applicable vesting schedule, subject to his continued service through each vesting date. This filing reflects a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Slattery Domhnal

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Nil Cost Options	75,416	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Nil Cost Options — 1,814,850 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Nil Cost Options granted: 75,416 options Exercise price: $0.00 per share Options expiration date: January 21, 2036 +2 more

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Nil Cost Options granted 75,416 options Grant to director on April 20, 2026

Exercise price $0.00 per share Nil Cost Options grant

Options expiration date January 21, 2036 Nil Cost Options term

Total options after grant 1,814,850 options Director’s derivative holdings following transaction

Vesting start date June 30, 2026 Beginning of vesting schedule, quarterly thereafter

Key Terms

Nil Cost Options, vesting schedule, Common Stock

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Nil Cost Options financial

"security_title: "Nil Cost Options" and grant of 75,416 over Common Stock"

vesting schedule financial

"shares 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.

Common Stock financial

"underlying_security_title: "Common Stock" linked to the options"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/22/2026 - 04:02 PM

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

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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^*

Slattery Domhnal

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026

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	04/20/2026		A		75,416		⁽¹⁾	01/21/2036	Common Stock	75,416	$0.00	1,814,850	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Options vest beginning 06/30/2026, 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	04/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) report for Domhnal Slattery?

Vertical Aerospace reported that director Domhnal Slattery received a grant of 75,416 Nil Cost Options over Common Stock. These options have a zero exercise price and represent an equity-based compensation award rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many options does Domhnal Slattery hold after this EVTL Form 4 filing?

After this grant, Domhnal Slattery holds 1,814,850 Nil Cost Options directly. This total includes the newly awarded 75,416 options and reflects his derivative position in Vertical Aerospace linked to its Common Stock as reported in the filing.

When do Domhnal Slattery’s Nil Cost Options in Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) start vesting?

The Nil Cost Options begin vesting on June 30, 2026. Additional portions vest quarterly after that date, following the applicable vesting schedule, and each vesting event requires Mr. Slattery’s continued service through the respective vesting date.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of the EVTL Nil Cost Options granted?

The Nil Cost Options granted to Domhnal Slattery carry an exercise price of $0.00 per share. According to the filing, these options expire on January 21, 2036, providing a long-dated equity incentive tied to Vertical Aerospace’s Common Stock.

Is Domhnal Slattery’s Form 4 transaction in EVTL a market buy or sell?

The Form 4 reports a grant of Nil Cost Options coded as an acquisition (grant or award), not a market buy or sell. It reflects compensation in the form of options rather than an open-market transaction in Vertical Aerospace’s Common Stock.