Gevo (GEVO) chief of staff receives major restricted stock and option grants
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gevo, Inc. reported that Chief of Staff Kimberly T. Bowron received equity compensation on May 20, 2026. She was granted 255,640 shares of restricted common stock, which vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant, contingent on continued service. She was also granted 295,368 stock options for common stock at an exercise price of $1.64 per share, vesting on the same three-year schedule and expiring on May 19, 2036. In addition, she holds 14,979.56 shares of common stock indirectly through the company 401(k) plan. A footnote notes that between September 4, 2025 and May 20, 2026, the 401(k) plan acquired 7,144.04 shares and disposed of 28.83 shares to cover administrative fees.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Bowron Kimberly T
Role
Chief of Staff
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 295,368 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 255,640 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 295,368 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 736,866 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 14,979.56 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 4, 2025 and May 20, 2026, the reporting person (i) acquired 7,144.04 shares of the issuer's common stock under the issuer's 401(k) plan; and (ii) disposed of 28.83 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: 255,640 shares
Stock options granted: 295,368 options
Option exercise price: $1.64 per share
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Restricted stock grant
255,640 shares
Restricted common stock awarded May 20, 2026; three-year vesting
Stock options granted
295,368 options
Options on common stock granted May 20, 2026; three-year vesting
Option exercise price
$1.64 per share
Conversion or exercise price for 295,368 stock options
Option expiration
May 19, 2036
Expiration date for granted stock options
Direct common shares after grant
736,866 shares
Total direct common stock holdings following restricted stock award
401(k) plan holdings
14,979.56 shares
Indirect common stock held via Gevo 401(k) plan
401(k) shares acquired
7,144.04 shares
Acquired in 401(k) between Sept 4, 2025 and May 20, 2026
401(k) shares disposed
28.83 shares
Disposed in 401(k) to cover administrative fees
Key Terms
restricted common stock, 401(k) plan, stock options, exercise price, +1 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.
401(k) plan financial
"acquired 7,144.04 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.
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.
vesting date financial
"remains in continuous service with the issuer as of each vesting date"
FAQ
What equity awards did Gevo (GEVO) grant to its Chief of Staff?
Gevo granted Chief of Staff Kimberly T. Bowron 255,640 shares of restricted common stock and 295,368 stock options. Both awards vest in three equal annual installments, starting one year after the grant date, subject to continued service with the company.
What are the terms of Kimberly Bowron’s Gevo (GEVO) stock options?
Kimberly Bowron received 295,368 stock options with a $1.64 exercise price per share. These options vest in three equal annual installments starting one year after grant and expire on May 19, 2036, rewarding longer-term service with potential equity upside.
What Gevo (GEVO) 401(k) plan activity was disclosed for Kimberly Bowron?
Between September 4, 2025 and May 20, 2026, Gevo’s 401(k) plan acquired 7,144.04 shares and disposed of 28.83 shares of Kimberly Bowron’s common stock. The small disposal covered administrative fees, based on a plan statement dated April 22, 2026.