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Gevo (GEVO) GC gets 158,334 restricted shares; 27,278 withheld

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gevo, Inc. reported compensation-related equity transactions for its General Counsel, David Michael Kettner. He received 158,334 shares of restricted common stock that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the grant date, conditioned on his continued service with the company. To cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting of a restricted stock award, the issuer withheld 27,278 shares of common stock at $2.40 per share as a non-market disposition. The amendment corrects an inadvertent error in the previously reported amount of securities subject to this tax withholding.

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Insider Kettner David Michael
Role General Counsel
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 158,334 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 27,278 $2.40 $65K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 158,334 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents restricted common stock that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of each vesting date. Represents shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting of a restricted stock award. This amendment is being filed to correct an inadvertent error in the amount of securities subject to tax withholding in this reported transaction.
Restricted stock grant 158,334 shares Restricted common stock awarded to General Counsel
Tax withholding shares 27,278 shares Shares withheld to cover tax obligations on vesting
Tax withholding price $2.40 per share Price used for shares withheld for tax obligations
Shares after withholding entry 131,056 shares Total common shares held following the tax-withholding transaction
Shares after grant entry 158,334 shares Total restricted common shares held following the grant transaction
restricted common stock financial
"Represents restricted common stock that vests in three equal annual installments"
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations"
restricted stock award financial
"upon vesting of a restricted stock award"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction code description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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*
Kettner David Michael

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O GEVO, INC. 345 INVERNESS DRIVE SOUTH
BUILDING C, SUITE 310

(Street)
ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 80112

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Gevo, Inc. [ GEVO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
General Counsel
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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)
04/30/2026
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 Stock(1)04/01/2026A158,334A$0158,334D
Common Stock04/01/2026F(2)27,278D$2.4131,056(3)D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted common stock that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of each vesting date.
2. Represents shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting of a restricted stock award.
3. This amendment is being filed to correct an inadvertent error in the amount of securities subject to tax withholding in this reported transaction.
Remarks:
/s/ E. Cabell Massey, Attorney-in-Fact05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Gevo (GEVO) report for David Michael Kettner?

Gevo reported that General Counsel David Michael Kettner received 158,334 shares of restricted common stock and had 27,278 shares withheld to cover tax obligations. Both transactions are compensation-related, not open-market purchases or sales of Gevo shares.

How many Gevo (GEVO) shares were granted to the General Counsel in this filing?

The General Counsel received a grant of 158,334 shares of restricted common stock. These shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the grant date, provided he remains in continuous service with Gevo for each vesting date.

How many Gevo (GEVO) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4/A?

The filing shows 27,278 shares of Gevo common stock were withheld to cover tax withholding obligations. The withholding occurred upon vesting of a restricted stock award, using a price of $2.40 per share to determine the tax value.

Is the Gevo (GEVO) insider transaction a market sale or a tax withholding?

The disposition of 27,278 Gevo shares is a tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The issuer retained these shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from a restricted stock vesting, according to the transaction code and explanatory footnote.

What does the amendment in Gevo’s (GEVO) Form 4/A correct?

The amendment corrects an inadvertent error in the previously reported tax withholding amount. It clarifies the number of securities subject to tax withholding upon vesting of a restricted stock award, aligning the filing with the actual 27,278 shares withheld.

How do the restricted Gevo (GEVO) shares vest for the General Counsel?

The 158,334 restricted Gevo shares vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the date of grant and continues annually, as long as the General Counsel remains in continuous service with the company on each vesting date.