Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) director awarded 29,273 nil-cost stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. director Domhnal Slattery received a grant of Nil Cost Options over 29,273 shares of common stock. These options have an exercise price of $0.00 and expire on January 21, 2036. Following the award, his directly held derivative position is 1,844,123 options.

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.

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	29,273	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Nil Cost Options — 1,844,123 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Options granted: 29,273 options Exercise price: $0.00 per share Total options after grant: 1,844,123 options +2 more

5 metrics

Options granted 29,273 options Nil Cost Options over common stock

Exercise price $0.00 per share Nil Cost Options grant

Total options after grant 1,844,123 options Directly held derivative position following transaction

Vesting start date June 30, 2026 Initial vesting for granted options

Expiration date January 21, 2036 Nil Cost Options term

Key Terms

Nil Cost Options, vesting schedule, exercise price, Form 4

4 terms

Nil Cost Options financial

"security_title: "Nil Cost Options" and underlying security is common stock"

vesting schedule financial

"additional 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.

exercise price financial

"transaction_price_per_share: "0.0000" and conversion_or_exercise_price: "0.0000""

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

X

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)
05/06/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Nil Cost Options	$0.00	05/06/2026		A		29,273		(1)	01/21/2036	Common Stock	29,273	$0.00	1,844,123	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	05/07/2026
	** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did EVTL director Domhnal Slattery report on this Form 4?

Domhnal Slattery reported receiving a grant of Nil Cost Options over 29,273 shares of Vertical Aerospace common stock. The options were awarded at an exercise price of $0.00 per share as a compensation-related grant, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of existing shares.

How many Vertical Aerospace shares are covered by Domhnal Slattery’s new options grant?

The new Nil Cost Options grant covers 29,273 underlying shares of Vertical Aerospace common stock. This award increases his directly held derivative position, with total Nil Cost Options reported as 1,844,123 following the transaction, according to the Form 4 data provided.

When do Domhnal Slattery’s newly granted EVTL Nil Cost Options vest?

The options begin vesting on June 30, 2026. Additional shares vest quarterly thereafter in line with the applicable vesting schedule, and each vesting installment is conditioned on Domhnal Slattery’s continued service through the relevant vesting dates.

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

The Nil Cost Options were granted with an exercise price of $0.00 per share. According to the filing data, the options have an expiration date of January 21, 2036, giving a long-dated window for potential exercise once vesting conditions are satisfied.

Did Domhnal Slattery buy or sell EVTL shares in the market in this Form 4?

No open-market buying or selling is reported in this Form 4. The filing reflects a compensation-related acquisition coded as a grant (transaction code A) of Nil Cost Options, rather than a market purchase or sale of Vertical Aerospace common stock.

How significant is this EVTL options grant relative to Domhnal Slattery’s total holdings?

The grant adds 29,273 Nil Cost Options, bringing his directly held derivative position to 1,844,123 options after the transaction. This indicates the award is incremental relative to an already sizable options position disclosed in the Form 4 data.