Gevo director awarded 70,000 restricted shares

Barber James J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barber James J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Gevo, Inc. director James J. Barber received a grant of 70,000 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award is in the form of restricted common stock that was granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

The restricted shares vest on the earlier of the next annual meeting of stockholders or the first anniversary of the grant date, as long as Barber remains in continuous service with Gevo through the vesting date. After this grant, he directly holds 70,000 shares of Gevo common stock as reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 70,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Barber James J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	70,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 70,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents restricted common stock that vests on the earlier to occur of (i) the next annual meeting of stockholders or (ii) the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of the vesting date.

Key Figures

Restricted stock granted: 70,000 shares Price per granted share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 70,000 shares

3 metrics

Restricted stock granted 70,000 shares Common Stock award to director James J. Barber

Price per granted share $0.00 per share Restricted common stock grant value basis

Shares held after transaction 70,000 shares Direct ownership following the grant

Key Terms

restricted common stock, annual meeting of stockholders, first anniversary of the grant date, continuous service, +1 more

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restricted common stock financial

"Represents restricted common stock that vests on the earlier to occur of"

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.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"vests on the earlier to occur of (i) the next annual meeting of stockholders"

first anniversary of the grant date financial

"or (ii) the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that"

continuous service financial

"provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer"

vesting date financial

"remains in continuous service with the issuer as of the vesting date"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Gevo (GEVO) report for James J. Barber?

Gevo reported that director James J. Barber received a grant of 70,000 shares of restricted common stock. This is an equity compensation award, not an open‑market purchase, and was reported as a grant or other acquisition on the Form 4 filing.

How many Gevo (GEVO) shares does James J. Barber hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, James J. Barber holds 70,000 shares of Gevo common stock directly. All of these shares come from the newly granted restricted stock award disclosed in the filing, which establishes his current reported ownership position.

What are the vesting terms of James J. Barber’s Gevo restricted stock?

The 70,000 restricted shares vest on the earlier of Gevo’s next annual meeting of stockholders or the first anniversary of the grant date. Vesting requires that Barber remain in continuous service with Gevo through the applicable vesting date, linking the award to ongoing board service.

Was cash paid for James J. Barber’s 70,000 Gevo shares?

No cash was paid for this award; the reported price per share is $0.00. The 70,000 shares were granted as restricted common stock compensation, rather than purchased in the market, reflecting a non‑cash equity grant to the director.

Is James J. Barber’s Gevo stock award an open‑market buy or a grant?

The transaction is a grant of restricted common stock, not an open‑market purchase. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition on the Form 4 and carries vesting conditions tied to Gevo’s next annual meeting or the grant’s first anniversary.

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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^*

Barber James J

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

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
Common Stock(1)	05/27/2026		A		70,000	A	$0	70,000	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted common stock that vests on the earlier to occur of (i) the next annual meeting of stockholders or (ii) the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of the vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ E. Cabell Massey, Attorney-in-Fact	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)