Viasat (VSAT) accounting chief vests 3,740 RSUs
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VIASAT INC (VSAT) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Camellia E. FitzGerald exercised 3,740 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares on August 17, 2026. Of these, 1,342 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations at $81.41 per share, rather than sold in the market. Following the transaction, FitzGerald directly holds 7,260 restricted stock units, with additional indirect holdings of 180 common shares through a 401(k) plan and 240 common shares held by a spouse. The exercised RSUs are part of an original 11,000-unit grant that vests in three substantially equal installments in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and remains subject to forfeiture before vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 2,398 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
FitzGerald Camellia E
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | restricted stock unit F2, F3 | 3,740 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | $.0001 par value common stock | 3,740 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | $.0001 par value common stock F1 | 1,342 | $81.41 | $109K |
| holding | $.0001 par value common stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | $.0001 par value common stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
restricted stock unit — 7,260 shares (Direct);
$.0001 par value common stock — 12,958 shares (Direct);
$.0001 par value common stock — 180 shares (Indirect, By 401(k));
$.0001 par value common stock — 240 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. This entry represents the number of shares of Viasat, Inc. common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation of the Reporting Person. These shares were not sold by the Reporting Person but were instead offset from the total number of vested shares received by the Reporting Person from the Issuer.
- F2. The original restricted stock unit grant was for 11,000 units on 08/17/2025. The units vest and convert into shares of common stock (on a 1-for-1 basis) in three substantially equal installments on August 17, 2026, June 7, 2027 and June 7, 2028.
- F3. Until vested, the restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment or service with the Issuer.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 3,740 units
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,342 shares
Tax withholding reference price: $81.41 per share
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8 metrics
RSUs exercised
3,740 units
Restricted stock units converted into common stock on August 17, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
1,342 shares
Common shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation at vesting
Tax withholding reference price
$81.41 per share
Value used for shares withheld to cover tax obligations
RSUs remaining after transaction
7,260 units
Directly held restricted stock units following the August 17, 2026 exercise
Original RSU grant size
11,000 units
Restricted stock units granted on August 17, 2025
Indirect 401(k) holdings
180 shares
Common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan
Indirect spouse holdings
240 shares
Common shares held indirectly by spouse
RSU vesting dates
Aug 17, 2026; Jun 7, 2027; Jun 7, 2028
Three substantially equal vesting installments for the 11,000-unit grant
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, tax withholding obligation, substantially equal installments, subject to forfeiture, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"The original restricted stock unit grant was for 11,000 units"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding obligation financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation"
substantially equal installments financial
"The units vest and convert into shares... in three substantially equal installments"
subject to forfeiture financial
"restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination"
indirect ownership financial
"total shares following transaction 180.0000, direct_or_indirect I"
FAQ
What insider transaction did VSAT Chief Accounting Officer Camellia E. FitzGerald report on August 17, 2026?
Camellia E. FitzGerald exercised 3,740 restricted stock units into 3,740 shares of Viasat common stock on August 17, 2026. The transaction reflects equity compensation vesting rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
What are Camellia E. FitzGerald’s remaining RSU holdings in VSAT after the reported transaction?
After the August 17, 2026 transaction, FitzGerald directly holds 7,260 restricted stock units in Viasat. These RSUs remain subject to the grant’s vesting schedule and forfeiture conditions if employment or service with the company ends before vesting.
What are the vesting and forfeiture terms of FitzGerald’s 11,000 VSAT RSU grant?
The 11,000 RSUs vest and convert 1-for-1 into common shares in three substantially equal installments on August 17, 2026, June 7, 2027, and June 7, 2028. Until vested, the units are subject to forfeiture upon termination of employment or service.
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