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Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) director reports 182,746-share bona fide gift transfers

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Rocket Lab Corp director Frank Edward H. reported two bona fide gift transfers of the company’s common stock on May 29, 2026. He gifted 91,373 shares to a family trust where he serves as trustee, and a separate 91,373-share gift reduced his direct holdings to 53,613 shares. These are non-market, zero-price transfers for estate or family planning rather than open-market sales or purchases.

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Insider Frank Edward H.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock 91,373 $0.00 --
Gift Common Stock 91,373 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 53,613 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 91,373 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
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Total shares gifted 182,746 shares Aggregate bona fide gifts on May 29, 2026
Shares gifted to family trust 91,373 shares Transferred to family trust where director is trustee
Direct shares gifted 91,373 shares Bona fide gift reducing direct holdings
Direct holdings after transaction 53,613 shares Common stock owned directly following second gift
Gift price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for both gifts
Gift transaction count 2 transactions Both coded as bona fide gifts (Code G)
bona fide gift financial
"Each transaction is described with the code G and the phrase "Bona fide gift"."
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
indirect ownership financial
"One line shows ownership type as indirect with nature of ownership "by Trust"."
family trust financial
"The footnote explains the shares were transferred to a family trust."
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider transaction data is reported on SEC Form 4 for the director."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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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*
Frank Edward H.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3881 MCGOWEN STREET

(Street)
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA 90808

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Rocket Lab Corp [ RKLB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026
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 Stock05/29/2026G(1)91,373D$0.053,613D
Common Stock05/29/2026G91,373A$0.091,373Iby Trust(1)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. On May 29, 2026, the Reporting Person transferred 91,373 shares of the Registrant's common stock to a family trust of which the Reporting Person is a trustee and members of his immediate family are beneficiaries.
By: /s/ Arjun Kampani as Attorney-in-Fact For: Edward H. Frank06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did RKLB director Frank Edward H. report?

Frank Edward H., a director of Rocket Lab Corp, reported two bona fide gifts of common stock totaling 182,746 shares on May 29, 2026. These are non-market transfers recorded at $0.00 per share, reflecting gifting activity rather than trading.

How many Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares were gifted to the family trust?

He transferred 91,373 shares of Rocket Lab common stock to a family trust on May 29, 2026. The filing notes he is a trustee of this trust and members of his immediate family are beneficiaries, indicating a family and estate-planning oriented transaction.

What is Frank Edward H.’s remaining direct ownership in RKLB after the gifts?

After one of the bona fide gifts, his direct holdings in Rocket Lab common stock decreased to 53,613 shares. The filing shows this figure as the total number of shares owned directly following the second gift transaction, providing context for his remaining exposure.

Were the Rocket Lab (RKLB) insider transactions open-market buys or sells?

No, both transactions are coded as G, meaning bona fide gifts, not open-market trades. The shares were transferred at $0.00 per share, so they do not represent typical buying or selling activity in the market, but rather personal transfers.

How many Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares in total did the director gift?

Across the two reported transactions, the director gifted a total of 182,746 shares of Rocket Lab common stock. Each transaction involved 91,373 shares, one associated with a family trust and one affecting his directly held position, according to the filing details.

What does indirect ownership by trust mean in this RKLB Form 4?

Indirect ownership by trust indicates shares are held through a trust rather than directly. In this case, 91,373 shares are held by a family trust where the director is a trustee and his immediate family members are beneficiaries, reflecting beneficial but indirect control.