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StandardAero (SARO) Chief Legal Officer receives RSU and stock option awards

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StandardAero, Inc. reported that Chief Legal Officer Michael L. Kaplan received equity-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units and stock options. He was granted 10,899 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock, and 23,194 employee stock options with an exercise price of $27.24 per share. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027, and the stock options also vest in three equal annual installments starting on the same date. Following these grants, Kaplan holds 10,899 RSUs and 23,194 stock options directly.

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Insider Kaplan Michael L.
Role Chief Legal Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 10,899 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Employee Stock Option (right to buy) 23,194 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 10,899 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 23,194 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.
Restricted stock units granted 10,899 RSUs Grant to Chief Legal Officer on April 15, 2026
Stock options granted 23,194 options Employee stock options granted on April 15, 2026
Option exercise price $27.24 per share Exercise price for 23,194 stock options
Option expiration date April 15, 2036 Expiration of employee stock options
RSU vesting start April 15, 2027 First of three equal annual RSU vesting dates
Option vesting start April 15, 2027 First of three equal annual option vesting dates
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Employee Stock Option financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
vest in three equal annual installments financial
"The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027."
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "27.2400""
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.
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Kaplan Michael L.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O STANDARDAERO, INC.
6710 NORTH SCOTTSDALE RD., SUITE 250
(Street)
SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA 85253
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
StandardAero, Inc. [ SARO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Legal Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026		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
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/15/2026A10,899 (2) (2)Common Stock10,899$010,899D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$27.2404/15/2026A23,194 (3)04/15/2036Common Stock23,194$023,194D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock.
2. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.
3. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.
/s/ Michael Kaplan04/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What equity awards did StandardAero (SARO) grant to Michael L. Kaplan?

StandardAero granted Michael L. Kaplan 10,899 restricted stock units and 23,194 employee stock options. Each RSU represents one share of Common Stock, while the options give him the right to buy shares at a fixed exercise price.

When do Michael L. Kaplan’s new RSUs at StandardAero (SARO) vest?

Kaplan’s 10,899 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027. This means one-third of the RSUs will vest each year over a three-year period, subject to the award terms.

What are the key terms of Michael L. Kaplan’s new stock options at StandardAero (SARO)?

Kaplan received 23,194 employee stock options with an exercise price of $27.24 per share. These options vest in three equal annual installments starting on April 15, 2027 and are scheduled to expire on April 15, 2036.

How many shares can Michael L. Kaplan ultimately receive from his new RSUs at StandardAero (SARO)?

Each restricted stock unit represents one share of Common Stock, so Kaplan’s 10,899 RSUs correspond to a contingent right to receive 10,899 shares, assuming all vesting conditions are satisfied over the three-year schedule.

Are Michael L. Kaplan’s StandardAero (SARO) equity awards direct or indirect holdings?

The filing shows Kaplan’s 10,899 restricted stock units and 23,194 employee stock options as direct holdings. The ownership code is listed as “D,” indicating direct ownership rather than indirect ownership through another entity.