Velo3D, Inc. updated the compensation package for its Chief Executive Officer, Arun Jeldi. Effective January 1, 2026, he will receive an annual base salary of $650,000 and is eligible for an annual incentive bonus of up to 100% of base salary, determined by the Compensation Committee based on performance objectives.
Mr. Jeldi will also be entitled to an annual stock option grant equal to 2–3% of Velo3D’s total common stock outstanding at the time of each grant. These options will vest in stages tied to enterprise valuation milestones: 10% at $1 billion, 20% at $3 billion, 30% at $5 billion, and 40% at $10 billion. The Compensation Committee approved this structure on February 13, 2026.
Velo3D, Inc. director Lloyd Jason Michael reported two indirect open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On September 4, 2025, he bought 6,000 shares at $3.74 per share, and on November 3, 2025, he bought 1,000 shares at $4.95 per share. The shares are held in an IRA and a managed investment account for his benefit, and he retains beneficial ownership. Following these transactions, he indirectly owns 13,376 shares.
Velo3D, Inc. CEO and director Arun Jeldi reported acquiring 12,583 shares of common stock on February 15, 2026 through the exercise and settlement of 12,583 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. Following this derivative exercise and conversion, his direct holdings increased to 37,746 shares of common stock.
The footnotes explain that each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one common share for no consideration. They also clarify that 25% of the RSU grant vests on February 15, 2026, with the remaining 75% vesting in equal quarterly installments over the next three years, and correct an earlier Form 4 that had misstated the initial vesting date.
Alyeska Investment Group and affiliates report a 9.9% beneficial stake in Velo3D, Inc. common stock. They report beneficial ownership of 2,430,305 shares, including 2,424,242 common PIPE shares and 6,063 shares issuable under warrants.
The group has shared voting and dispositive power over all 2,430,305 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. The ownership percentage is based on 24,548,535 Velo3D shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The holders certify the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.
Velo3D, Inc. has a significant shareholder in Investment Company, Inc., a Delaware-based investment adviser. As of December 31, 2025, it reported beneficial ownership of 2,153,052 shares of Velo3D common stock, representing 8.7% of the outstanding class.
The shares are held across three funds it advises: 212,121 shares by Special Situations Cayman Fund, L.P., 335,780 shares by Special Situations Technology Fund, L.P., and 1,605,151 shares by Special Situations Technology Fund II, L.P. The adviser has sole voting and investment power over these shares and certifies they are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of Velo3D.
Reporting person: Jason Michael Lloyd, listed at Velo3D, Inc.
This Form 4 discloses an award of 12,752 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted on 06/27/2025. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock upon settlement for no consideration. The RSUs vest 25% quarterly, commencing June 27, 2025, with subsequent vesting on September 27, 2025, December 27, 2025 and March 27, 2025, subject to continued service. The filing notes an adjustment that "reflects the 1-for-15 reverse stock split effected by the Issuer on July 25, 2025." The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact, Bernard Chung, on behalf of Jason Michael Lloyd on 09/23/2025.
Velo3D, Inc. director Adrian Keppler was granted 12,752 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 06/27/2025. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock for no consideration upon settlement. The RSUs vest 25% quarterly beginning 06/27/2025, with subsequent vesting on 09/27/2025, 12/27/2025 and 03/27/2025, subject to continued service. The filing notes a 1-for-15 reverse stock split effected by the issuer on 07/25/2025 and reflects the post-split share amounts. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Keppler on 09/23/2025.
Insider grant and ownership update: Kenneth Dale Thieneman, a director of Velo3D, Inc. (reported symbol VLDXW), was granted 12,752 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on 06/27/2025. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock upon settlement for no consideration. The RSUs vest 25% quarterly starting June 27, 2025, with additional vesting on September 27, 2025, December 27, 2025, and March 27, 2025, subject to continued service. Following a 1-for-15 reverse stock split on July 25, 2025, the reporting person is shown as beneficially owning 14,375 shares (direct).
Insider grant of restricted stock units to a director, reported for Velo3D, Inc. The filing shows that director Stefan Krause was granted 12,752 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 06/27/2025, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock upon settlement for no cash consideration. The RSUs vest in four equal tranches: 25% on the grant date and the remainder on the subsequent quarterly vesting dates (September 27, December 27 and March 27), conditioned on continued service. The filing also discloses a 1-for-15 reverse stock split that was later reflected in the share counts. The report was submitted via attorney-in-fact signature and lists the reporting person as a director.