Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) director moves 1,268 shares into trust
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VIASAT INC director John P. Stenbit reported a bona fide gift of company common stock involving 1,268 shares in total. He disposed of 634 shares of $.0001 par value common stock held directly, reducing his direct holdings to 0 shares; these shares were gifted to The Pietje 2012 Gift Trust. On the same date, an indirect position "By Trust" acquired 634 shares, bringing that trust-related indirect holding to 30,953 shares of VIASAT INC common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,268 shares gifted
Gift
2 txns
Insider
STENBIT JOHN P
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | $.0001 par value common stock F1 | 634 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | $.0001 par value common stock | 634 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
$.0001 par value common stock — 0 shares (Direct);
$.0001 par value common stock — 30,953 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. These shares were gifted to The Pietje 2012 Gift Trust.
Key Figures
Total gift shares: 1,268 shares
Direct shares gifted: 634 shares
Direct holdings after gift: 0 shares
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Total gift shares
1,268 shares
Aggregate bona fide gift transactions of VIASAT INC common stock
Direct shares gifted
634 shares
Shares of VIASAT INC common stock gifted from direct ownership on 2026-08-14
Direct holdings after gift
0 shares
Direct VIASAT INC common stock position following the 2026-08-14 transaction
Indirect shares acquired by trust
634 shares
Shares acquired in an indirect "By Trust" account on 2026-08-14
Indirect holdings after gift
30,953 shares
Indirect VIASAT INC common stock held "By Trust" after the transaction
Reported transaction price per share
$0.0000
Per-share value shown for the bona fide gift transfers
Key Terms
Bona fide gift, indirect, par value, Trust
4 terms
Bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" for both transactions"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
indirect financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" with nature_of_ownership "By Trust""
par value financial
"security_title: "$.0001 par value common stock""
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.
Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership: "By Trust" and The Pietje 2012 Gift Trust"
A trust is a legal setup in which one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks or property—on behalf of other people (beneficiaries) according to instructions from the person who created it (the grantor). Think of it as a locked box with a keyholder who must follow written rules; for investors it matters because trusts influence who controls and benefits from assets, affect taxes and succession, and can change how quickly or transparently shares are bought, sold or voted.
FAQ
What insider transactions did VIASAT INC (VSAT) director John P. Stenbit report?
John P. Stenbit reported two bona fide gift transactions of VIASAT INC common stock on 2026-08-14, involving a total of 1,268 shares moved between his direct holdings and a trust-related indirect holding.
What happened to John P. Stenbit’s direct holdings of VIASAT INC (VSAT) stock?
His direct holdings decreased by 634 shares through a bona fide gift, leaving him with 0 directly held shares of VIASAT INC common stock after the 2026-08-14 transaction.
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