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Joby Aviation (JOBY) CEO logs RSU exercise and small tax-driven share sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Joby Aviation CEO JoeBen Bevirt reported routine equity compensation activity and a small related stock sale. On March 9, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units to acquire 6,280 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct holdings. On March 10, 2026, he sold 3,238 shares of common stock at $10.25 per share, which a footnote explains was done to cover taxes due upon RSU settlement.

After these transactions, Bevirt directly holds 249,048 common shares. He also has substantial indirect beneficial ownership through related entities and family: 59,651,414 shares held by The Joby Trust, 31,876,802 shares held by the JoeBen Bevirt 2020 Descendants Trust, 155,737 shares held by The Jennifer Barchas Trust, and 189,109 shares held by his spouse. Additional RSU awards may vest between January 12, 2026 and April 7, 2026 based on performance goals, with each RSU representing the right to receive one or up to two shares of common stock upon vesting.

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Insider Bevirt JoeBen
Role CEO and Chief Architect
Sold 3,238 shs ($33K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,238 $10.25 $33K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) 4,369 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) 1,911 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 4,369 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,911 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 249,048 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 59,651,414 shares (Indirect, By Joby Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the aggregate number of shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover taxes due upon the release and settlement of the RSUs, as required by the terms of the RSU award. The shares of common stock are held of record by The Joby Trust. The Reporting Person is the trustee of the Joby Trust and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. The shares of common stock are held of record by the JoeBen Bevirt 2020 Descendants Trust, dated December 26, 2020 (the "Descendants Trust"). The Reporting Person is the trustee of the Decendants Trust and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. The shares of common stock are held of record by The Jennifer Barchas Trust (the "Barchas Trust"). The spouse of the Reporting Person has voting and dispositive power of the shares held by The Barchas Trust therefore may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares to the extent of her pecuniary interest. The shares of common stock are held of record by the spouse of the Reporting Person. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Between 0% and 125% of the award will vest in equal installments on each of on January 12, 2026, February 9, 2026, and March 9, 2026, based on the achievement of specified goals and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock upon vesting. Between 0% and 200% of the award will vest in equal installments on each of on March 9, 2026, and April 7, 2026, based on the achievement of specified goals and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive up to two shares of Common Stock upon vesting.
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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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*
Bevirt JoeBen

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O JOBY AVIATION, INC.
333 ENCINAL STREET

(Street)
SANTA CRUZ CA 95060

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Joby Aviation, Inc. [ JOBY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO and Chief Architect
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 03/09/2026 M 4,369 A $0 250,375 D
Common Stock 03/09/2026 M 1,911 A $0 252,286 D
Common Stock 03/10/2026 S(1) 3,238 D $10.25 249,048 D
Common Stock 59,651,414 I By Joby Trust(2)
Common Stock 31,876,802 I By JoeBen Bevirt 2020 Descendants Trust(3)
Common Stock 155,737 I By Jennifer Barchas Trust(4)
Common Stock 189,109 I By Spouse(5)
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
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) $0 03/09/2026 M 4,369 (6) (6) Common Stock 4,369 $0 0 D
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) $0 03/09/2026 M 1,911 (7) (7) Common Stock 1,911 $0 1,910 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the aggregate number of shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover taxes due upon the release and settlement of the RSUs, as required by the terms of the RSU award.
2. The shares of common stock are held of record by The Joby Trust. The Reporting Person is the trustee of the Joby Trust and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares.
3. The shares of common stock are held of record by the JoeBen Bevirt 2020 Descendants Trust, dated December 26, 2020 (the "Descendants Trust"). The Reporting Person is the trustee of the Decendants Trust and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares.
4. The shares of common stock are held of record by The Jennifer Barchas Trust (the "Barchas Trust"). The spouse of the Reporting Person has voting and dispositive power of the shares held by The Barchas Trust therefore may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares to the extent of her pecuniary interest.
5. The shares of common stock are held of record by the spouse of the Reporting Person.
6. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Between 0% and 125% of the award will vest in equal installments on each of on January 12, 2026, February 9, 2026, and March 9, 2026, based on the achievement of specified goals and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock upon vesting.
7. Between 0% and 200% of the award will vest in equal installments on each of on March 9, 2026, and April 7, 2026, based on the achievement of specified goals and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive up to two shares of Common Stock upon vesting.
Remarks:
/s/ Sarah Slayen, Attorney-in-Fact for JoeBen Bevirt 03/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Joby Aviation (JOBY) CEO JoeBen Bevirt report?

JoeBen Bevirt exercised RSUs and sold a small share block. He acquired 6,280 common shares at $0.00 per share from RSU exercises, then sold 3,238 shares at $10.25 per share, mainly to cover taxes due on the RSU settlement.

How many Joby Aviation (JOBY) shares does JoeBen Bevirt hold after this Form 4?

Bevirt holds a large combined Joby Aviation position. He owns 249,048 common shares directly, plus indirect beneficial interests in 59,651,414 shares via The Joby Trust, 31,876,802 via the Descendants Trust, 155,737 via The Jennifer Barchas Trust, and 189,109 held by his spouse.

Was the Joby Aviation (JOBY) CEO’s share sale a discretionary sale or for taxes?

The reported share sale was to cover tax obligations. A footnote explains the 3,238 common shares sold at $10.25 per share represent shares sold by the reporting person specifically to cover taxes owed upon RSU release and settlement.

What RSU awards and vesting conditions are disclosed for Joby Aviation (JOBY) CEO?

The filing describes performance-based RSU awards for Bevirt. Between 0% and 125% of one RSU award may vest in equal installments on January 12, 2026, February 9, 2026, and March 9, 2026, while another vests 0–200% on March 9, 2026 and April 7, 2026.

How significant is the reported Joby Aviation (JOBY) insider sale relative to Bevirt’s holdings?

The sale is small versus Bevirt’s overall stake. He sold 3,238 shares while retaining 249,048 shares directly and tens of millions of shares indirectly through trusts and his spouse, indicating this was a minor, tax-related transaction.