STOCK TITAN

Viasat SVP sells $133K in stock under 10b5-1 plan

A VIASAT senior executive sold 2,000 VSAT shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, retaining 30,087 shares afterward.

(Neutral)
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VIASAT INC (VSAT) reported that officer Benjamin Edward Palmer, SVP and President of Commercial, sold 2,000 shares of $.0001 par value common stock on September 1, 2026 in an open-market transaction at $66.75 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 30,087 shares of VIASAT common stock. The sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.
Insider Palmer Benjamin Edward
Role SVP, Pres Commercial
Sold 2,000 shs ($134K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale $.0001 par value common stock F1 2,000 $66.75 $134K
Holdings After Transaction: $.0001 par value common stock — 30,087 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025.
Shares sold 2,000 shares Non-derivative sale on September 1, 2026 by Benjamin Edward Palmer
Sale price per share $66.75 per share Price for the 2,000 VSAT shares sold on September 1, 2026
Transaction value $133,500 2,000 shares sold at $66.75 per share
Shares owned after transaction 30,087 shares Direct ownership of Benjamin Edward Palmer following the sale
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date December 11, 2025 Plan under which the September 1, 2026 sale was executed
Rule 10b5-1 Plan regulatory
"Transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
par value financial
"$.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.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: non-derivative"

FAQ

What insider transaction did VIASAT (VSAT) report for Benjamin Edward Palmer?

VIASAT reported that Benjamin Edward Palmer, SVP and President of Commercial, sold 2,000 shares of common stock on September 1, 2026 in a reported open-market transaction at $66.75 per share, leaving him with 30,087 shares directly owned.

At what price were the 2,000 VIASAT (VSAT) shares sold in this Form 4?

The 2,000 VIASAT shares were sold at a price of $66.75 per share. This transaction involved $.0001 par value common stock and was reported as a non-derivative, open-market or private sale by officer Benjamin Edward Palmer.

How many VIASAT (VSAT) shares does Benjamin Edward Palmer hold after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, Benjamin Edward Palmer directly holds 30,087 shares of VIASAT $.0001 par value common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position immediately following the September 1, 2026 transaction.

Was the VIASAT (VSAT) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025. This indicates the sale followed a pre-arranged trading plan rather than being initiated at the reporting person’s discretion at the time of sale.

What type of security was involved in the VIASAT (VSAT) insider sale?

The transaction involved VIASAT $.0001 par value common stock, reported as a non-derivative security. The sale covered 2,000 shares on September 1, 2026, at $66.75 per share.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google
Learn about SEC filing dates
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Palmer Benjamin Edward

(Last)(First)(Middle)
6155 EL CAMINO REAL

(Street)
CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA 92009

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VIASAT INC [ VSAT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Pres Commercial
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026
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
$.0001 par value common stock09/01/2026S(1)2,000D$66.7530,087D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025.
/s/ Stacy Nguyen, Attorney-in-Fact09/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)