Rocket Lab director gifts 182,746 RKLB shares
Rocket Lab Corp director Frank Edward H. reported two bona fide gift transfers of the company’s common stock on May 29, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
Insider Trade Summary
182,746 shares gifted
Gift
2 txns
Insider
Frank Edward H.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock | 91,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Stock | 91,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 53,613 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 91,373 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. 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.
Key Figures
Total shares gifted: 182,746 shares
Shares gifted to family trust: 91,373 shares
Direct shares gifted: 91,373 shares
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6 metrics
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)
Key Terms
bona fide gift, indirect ownership, family trust, Form 4
4 terms
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.
FAQ
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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.
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.
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.
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