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Gevo (GEVO) CCO awarded restricted stock and options in new Form 4

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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 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)
  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.
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
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"
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*
JAMES KYLE DEAN

(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)
Chief Commercial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
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 Stock(1)05/20/2026A133,232A$0266,448D
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
Stock Option$1.6405/20/2026A153,937 (2)05/19/2036Common Stock153,937$0153,937D
Explanation of Responses:
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.
2. 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.
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 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.

How many Gevo (GEVO) shares were granted to James Kyle Dean?

James Kyle Dean was granted 133,232 shares of restricted common stock. These shares do not vest immediately; instead, they vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, contingent on his continued service with Gevo.

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.

How many Gevo (GEVO) shares does James Kyle Dean hold after these transactions?

Following the equity grants, James Kyle Dean directly holds 266,448 shares of Gevo common stock. In addition, he holds stock options for 153,937 underlying shares, all of which are subject to the vesting schedule described in the Form 4 footnotes.

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.