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Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) director awarded 29,481 RSUs, with tax shares withheld

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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. director James Keith Brown reported routine equity compensation changes. He received a grant of 29,481 restricted stock units, each tied to one share of common stock. On the same date, 434 shares of common stock were disposed of to cover tax obligations at a price of $1.74 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 32,076 shares of common stock. The restricted stock units will vest on December 31, 2026, and have no expiration date.

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Insider Brown James Keith
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 29,481 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 434 $1.74 $755.16
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 29,481 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 32,076 shares (Direct, null)
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Tax-withholding shares 434 shares Common Stock disposed to cover tax obligations
Tax-withholding price $1.74 per share Price for 434-share tax-withholding disposition
RSU grant size 29,481 RSUs Restricted Stock Units granted to director
Underlying common shares 29,481 shares Common Stock underlying new RSU grant
Common shares after transaction 32,076 shares Director’s direct common stock holdings following transactions
RSU vesting date December 31, 2026 Vesting date of the restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units will vest on December 31, 2026, and have no expiration date."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
grant/award acquisition financial
"Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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FAQ

What did EVTL director James Keith Brown report in this Form 4?

He reported a routine compensation-related equity update, including a grant of 29,481 restricted stock units and a tax-related disposition of 434 common shares, with no open-market buying or selling involved.

How many Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) RSUs were granted to the director?

James Keith Brown was granted 29,481 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock, providing additional potential ownership once the units vest in the future.

When do the newly granted EVTL restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest on December 31, 2026. Vesting means the director will earn the underlying common shares on that date, assuming any applicable service or other conditions are satisfied.

Why were 434 Vertical Aerospace shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 434 shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction. Shares were delivered at $1.74 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax liabilities, not as an open-market sale reflecting discretionary trading.

How many Vertical Aerospace common shares does the director hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, James Keith Brown directly holds 32,076 shares of Vertical Aerospace common stock. This figure reflects his position following the tax-withholding disposition of 434 shares on the transaction date.

Does this EVTL Form 4 indicate open-market buying or selling by the director?

No, the Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. It records a grant of restricted stock units and a tax-withholding disposition, both of which are routine compensation and tax-management events.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Brown James Keith

(Last)(First)(Middle)
UNIT 1 CAMWAL COURT, CHAPEL STREET

(Street)
BRISTOLBS2 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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/01/2026F434D$1.7432,076D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0.0007/01/2026A29,481 (1) (1)Common Stock29,481$0.0029,481D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The restricted stock units will vest on December 31, 2026, and have no expiration date.
/s/ Darragh Hanley-Crofts as Attorney-in-Fact07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)