Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) grants CEO 44K no-cost options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (EVTL) reported that Chief Executive Officer Stuart Simpson received a grant of 44,013 Nil Cost Options on August 19, 2026. These options relate to an equal number of shares of common stock, have a zero exercise price, and expire on January 21, 2036.

Following this award, Simpson holds 3,416,832 derivative securities directly. According to the vesting terms, the options begin vesting on September 30, 2026, with additional portions vesting quarterly thereafter under an applicable vesting schedule, subject to his continued service through each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Simpson Stuart

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Nil Cost Options F1	44,013	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Nil Cost Options — 3,416,832 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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: 44,013 options Exercise price: $0.00 per share Underlying common shares: 44,013 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Nil Cost Options granted 44,013 options Grant to CEO on August 19, 2026

Exercise price $0.00 per share Nil Cost Options underlying common stock

Underlying common shares 44,013 shares Shares underlying the Nil Cost Options granted

Holdings after transaction 3,416,832 derivative securities Direct holdings of CEO following the grant

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

Vesting commencement September 30, 2026 Start of vesting for the Nil Cost Options, then quarterly thereafter

Key Terms

Nil Cost Options, vesting schedule, underlying security, derivative securities

4 terms

Nil Cost Options financial

"security_title: "Nil Cost Options""

vesting schedule financial

"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""

derivative securities financial

"derivativeTransactionCount": 1"

Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.

FAQ

What transaction did EVTL CEO Stuart Simpson report on this Form 4?

Stuart Simpson reported a grant of 44,013 Nil Cost Options on August 19, 2026. Each option represents one share of common stock, with an exercise price of $0.00 per share and an expiration date of January 21, 2036.

How many EVTL-related derivative securities does Stuart Simpson hold after this grant?

After the grant, Stuart Simpson holds 3,416,832 derivative securities related to Vertical Aerospace Ltd. common stock. This total reflects his direct holdings following the award of 44,013 Nil Cost Options reported in this Form 4.

When do the newly granted EVTL Nil Cost Options to the CEO begin vesting?

The newly granted Nil Cost Options begin vesting on September 30, 2026. Additional shares vest quarterly thereafter in line with the applicable vesting schedule, and vesting is subject to continued service through each vesting date.

What is the exercise price of the Nil Cost Options granted to the EVTL CEO?

The Nil Cost Options granted to the CEO have an exercise price of $0.00 per share, meaning they can be exercised for common stock without cash payment, subject to vesting and other applicable conditions.

What is the expiration date of the EVTL Nil Cost Options granted on August 19, 2026?

The Nil Cost Options granted to Stuart Simpson on August 19, 2026, have an expiration date of January 21, 2036. They remain exercisable up to this date, subject to vesting and continued service conditions.

Are the EVTL CEO’s Nil Cost Options immediately vested?

No. The options vest beginning September 30, 2026, with additional portions vesting quarterly thereafter. Vesting is conditioned on the CEO’s continued service through each vesting date, as described in the award’s vesting schedule.

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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

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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)
08/19/2026

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	08/19/2026		A		44,013		(1)	01/21/2036	Common Stock	44,013	$0.00	3,416,832	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	08/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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