Gevo (GEVO) CCO awarded restricted stock and options in new Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gevo, Inc. reported that Chief Commercial Officer James Kyle Dean received equity-based compensation. He was granted 133,232 shares of restricted common stock, which vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service. He also received stock options for 153,937 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.64 per share, vesting on the same three-year schedule. After these awards, he directly holds 266,448 shares of common stock and 153,937 stock options.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
JAMES KYLE DEAN
Role
Chief Commercial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 153,937 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 133,232 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 153,937 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 266,448 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted common stock that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of each vesting date. The stock options shall vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of each vesting date.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 133,232 shares
Stock option grant: 153,937 options
Option exercise price: $1.64 per share
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Restricted stock grant
133,232 shares
Time-based restricted common stock granted to CCO on May 20, 2026
Stock option grant
153,937 options
Options on common stock granted on May 20, 2026
Option exercise price
$1.64 per share
Exercise price for 153,937 stock options expiring May 19, 2036
Shares held after grant
266,448 shares
Total common stock directly held by CCO after restricted stock award
Options held after grant
153,937 options
Total stock options directly held by CCO after this grant
Restricted stock vesting schedule
3 equal annual installments
Vesting begins on first anniversary of grant, contingent on service
Option vesting schedule
3 equal annual installments
Options vest starting one year after grant, subject to continued service
Option expiration
May 19, 2036
Expiration date of granted stock options
Key Terms
restricted common stock, stock options, vests in three equal annual installments, exercise price, +2 more
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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.
stock options financial
"The stock options shall vest in three equal annual installments"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
vests in three equal annual installments financial
"that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "1.6400""
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.
grant date financial
"beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date"
The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.
continuous service financial
"provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer"
FAQ
What did Gevo (GEVO) disclose in this Form 4 for James Kyle Dean?
Gevo disclosed that Chief Commercial Officer James Kyle Dean received grants of restricted common stock and stock options as equity compensation, increasing his direct holdings of both common shares and options in the company, subject to multi-year vesting conditions tied to continued service.
What stock options did James Kyle Dean receive from Gevo (GEVO)?
He received stock options covering 153,937 shares of Gevo common stock at an exercise price of $1.64 per share. These options vest in three equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date, provided he remains continuously employed by the company.
Are James Kyle Dean’s new Gevo (GEVO) awards immediately vested or performance-based?
The awards are time-based, not immediately vested. Both the restricted common stock and the stock options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, and require that he remain in continuous service with Gevo at each vesting date.