Is the StandardAero (SARO) CEO’s share sale a typical tax-withholding transaction?

Yes. A filing footnote states the 10,638-share sale was to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting. Such transactions are usually mechanistic, reflecting tax payments on equity compensation rather than a discretionary change in investment view.

StandardAero CEO logs tax-related share sale, big awards

Q: What did StandardAero (SARO) CEO Russell Wayne Ford sell in this Form 4?

Russell Wayne Ford sold 10,638 shares of StandardAero Common Stock at $27.36 per share. A footnote explains the sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations tied to vesting Restricted Stock Units, rather than a discretionary open-market sale.

Q: What new equity awards did the StandardAero (SARO) CEO receive?

On April 15, the CEO received 74,890 Restricted Stock Units and 239,063 stock options with a $27.24 exercise price. These awards vest in three equal annual installments starting in April 2027, aligning his compensation with future company performance.

Q: When do the StandardAero (SARO) CEO’s new equity awards vest and expire?

The reported RSU grants vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026 and April 15, 2027. The newly granted stock option for 239,063 shares vests over three years starting April 15, 2027 and expires on April 15, 2036.

StandardAero, Inc. CEO Russell Wayne Ford reported a mix of equity transactions.

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StandardAero, Inc. CEO Russell Wayne Ford reported a mix of equity transactions. On April 16, he sold 10,638 shares of Common Stock at $27.36 per share, and a footnote states this sale was to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting RSUs.

On April 15, he acquired 24,980 shares of Common Stock through the exercise of Restricted Stock Units at $0.00 per share and received grants of 74,890 RSUs and 239,063 stock options with a $27.24 exercise price expiring on April 15, 2036. After these transactions, he holds 14,342 shares directly and 606,955 shares indirectly through a Family LLC.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 6 txns

Insider Ford Russell Wayne

Role Chief Executive Officer

Sold 10,638 shs ($291K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $291K

Approx. exercise cost $0.00

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	10,638	$27.36	$291K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	24,980	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	74,890	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	239,063	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	24,980	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 124,852 contracts (Direct); Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 239,063 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 14,342 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 606,955 shares (Indirect, By Family LLC)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock.
F2. The sale reported herein represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs.
F3. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026.
F4. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.
F5. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.

Key Figures

Shares sold for taxes: 10,638 shares at $27.36 RSUs exercised: 24,980 shares at $0.00 New RSU grant: 74,890 RSUs +3 more

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Shares sold for taxes 10,638 shares at $27.36 Common Stock sale on April 16, 2026 to cover tax withholding

RSUs exercised 24,980 shares at $0.00 RSUs converted into Common Stock on April 15, 2026

New RSU grant 74,890 RSUs Granted April 15, 2026, vesting in three annual installments from April 15, 2027

New stock options 239,063 options at $27.24 Option grant on April 15, 2026, expiring April 15, 2036

Direct holdings after transactions 14,342 shares Common Stock directly owned after April 16, 2026 sale

Indirect holdings via Family LLC 606,955 shares Common Stock held indirectly as of April 15, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), derivative exercise/conversion, +2 more

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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.

tax withholding obligations financial

"represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations..."

Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial

"security_title": "Employee Stock Option (right to buy)""

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""

Family LLC financial

"nature_of_ownership": "By Family LLC""

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What did StandardAero (SARO) CEO Russell Wayne Ford sell in this Form 4?

Russell Wayne Ford sold 10,638 shares of StandardAero Common Stock at $27.36 per share. A footnote explains the sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations tied to vesting Restricted Stock Units, rather than a discretionary open-market sale.

What new equity awards did the StandardAero (SARO) CEO receive?

On April 15, the CEO received 74,890 Restricted Stock Units and 239,063 stock options with a $27.24 exercise price. These awards vest in three equal annual installments starting in April 2027, aligning his compensation with future company performance.

How many StandardAero (SARO) shares does the CEO now hold directly and indirectly?

Following the reported transactions, the CEO directly holds 14,342 shares of Common Stock. He also has an indirect holding of 606,955 shares through a Family LLC, reflecting a substantial ongoing equity stake in StandardAero.

How were Restricted Stock Units handled in this StandardAero (SARO) Form 4?

Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Common Stock. On April 15, 24,980 RSUs were exercised into Common Stock, and additional RSU grants were made that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026 and April 15, 2027.

When do the StandardAero (SARO) CEO’s new equity awards vest and expire?

The reported RSU grants vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026 and April 15, 2027. The newly granted stock option for 239,063 shares vests over three years starting April 15, 2027 and expires on April 15, 2036.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/17/2026 - 07:41 PM EDT

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^*

Ford Russell Wayne

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive 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)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/15/2026		M		24,980	A	⁽¹⁾	24,980	D
Common Stock	04/16/2026		S⁽²⁾		10,638	D	$27.36	14,342	D
Common Stock								606,955	I	By Family LLC

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/15/2026		M			24,980	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	24,980	$0	49,962	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/15/2026		A		74,890		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	74,890	$0	74,890	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$27.24	04/15/2026		A		239,063		⁽⁵⁾	04/15/2036	Common Stock	239,063	$0	239,063	D

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 sale reported herein represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs.

3. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026.

4. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.

5. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.

	/s/ Michael Kaplan, Attorney-in-Fact	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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