Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO) CEO receives large stock and option grants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gevo, Inc. CEO Paul D. Bloom reported new equity compensation awards and updated holdings. He received 670,732 shares of restricted common stock that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, contingent on continued service. He was also granted 774,967 stock options exercisable at $1.64 per share, vesting on the same three-year schedule and expiring on May 19, 2036. Following the grants, he holds 1,594,323 shares of common stock directly and 28,134.05 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, which reflects 6,165.91 shares acquired and 71.03 shares disposed to cover plan administrative fees over the stated period.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Bloom Paul D
Role
CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 774,967 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 670,732 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 774,967 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,594,323 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 28,134.05 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
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. Between September 17, 2025 and May 20, 2026, the reporting person (i) acquired 6,165.91 shares of the issuer's common stock under the issuer's 401(k) plan; and (ii) disposed of 71.03 shares of the issuer's common stock under the issuer's 401(k) plan to cover administrative fees. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated April 22, 2026. 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: 670,732 shares
Stock options granted: 774,967 options
Option exercise price: $1.64 per share
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8 metrics
Restricted stock grant
670,732 shares
Common stock award vesting in three equal annual installments
Stock options granted
774,967 options
Options on common stock granted with three-year vesting
Option exercise price
$1.64 per share
Conversion or exercise price of stock options
Option expiration
May 19, 2036
Expiration date of granted stock options
Direct holdings after grant
1,594,323 shares
Common stock directly owned following restricted stock award
Indirect 401(k) holdings
28,134.05 shares
Common stock held through Gevo 401(k) plan
401(k) shares acquired
6,165.91 shares
Acquired under 401(k) plan between Sep 17, 2025 and May 20, 2026
401(k) shares disposed
71.03 shares
Disposed under 401(k) plan to cover administrative fees
Key Terms
restricted common stock, 401(k) plan, stock options, vesting, +1 more
5 terms
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.
401(k) plan financial
"acquired 6,165.91 shares of the issuer's common stock under the issuer's 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
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.
vesting financial
"vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
administrative fees financial
"disposed of 71.03 shares of the issuer's common stock under the issuer's 401(k) plan to cover administrative fees"
FAQ
What equity awards did Gevo (GEVO) CEO Paul Bloom receive in this Form 4?
Gevo CEO Paul Bloom received 670,732 restricted shares of common stock and 774,967 stock options at $1.64 per share. Both awards are compensation grants, not open-market purchases, and form part of his long-term incentive package.
What are the terms of Paul Bloom’s new Gevo (GEVO) stock options?
Paul Bloom was granted 774,967 stock options with an exercise price of $1.64 per share, expiring on May 19, 2036. These options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Are Paul Bloom’s Gevo (GEVO) transactions open-market buys or sales?
The report shows compensation-related grants of restricted stock and options, not open-market trades. The 401(k) activity reflects plan acquisitions and small disposals for administrative fees, rather than discretionary buying or selling of Gevo shares on the open market.