[Form 4] NEXTNAV INC. Insider Trading Activity
Christian D. Gates, Chief Financial Officer of NextNav Inc., reported a sale of common stock under a pre-established trading plan. On 09/16/2025 Mr. Gates sold 6,399 shares of NextNav common stock at $17.1047 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan adopted August 30, 2024. The filing shows 828,059 shares beneficially owned by Mr. Gates following the reported transaction, held directly. The Form 4 notes proceeds from the sale are intended to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of underlying equity awards. The report was signed 09/17/2025.
- Transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-established, time-based trading procedures were used
- Reporting person retains a substantial direct holding of 828,059 shares after the sale
- Insider sale of 6,399 shares was reported (sold at $17.1047 per share) which reduces the officer's stake by that amount
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider sale under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan; governance procedures followed.
The Form 4 documents a sale executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on 08/30/2024, indicating the transaction was pre-planned and therefore consistent with standard insider trading mitigation practices. The disclosure explicitly states the proceeds are for tax-withholding obligations related to vested awards, which aligns with common compensation-related liquidity events. The reporting person remains a substantial direct holder with 828,059 shares after the sale. From a governance perspective, the filing is complete and timely.
TL;DR: Small, targeted sale to cover tax obligations; ownership remains sizable.
The sale of 6,399 shares at $17.1047 per share is described as intended to cover tax withholding for vested equity awards, a routine outcome of equity compensation vesting. The quantity sold represents a small fraction of the 828,059 shares reported post-transaction, so the economic stake of the officer remains material in absolute terms. The transaction code and the checked box confirming a 10b5-1 plan provide clarity on execution mechanics and timing.