Viasat (VSAT) SVP Benjamin Palmer sells 2,400 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Viasat Inc. senior vice president Benjamin Edward Palmer sold shares in an open-market transaction. On May 1, 2026, he sold 2,400 shares of Viasat common stock at $66.62 per share. After the sale, he directly held 20,631 shares of common stock.

The filing notes that this transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025, indicating it was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 2,400 shares ($159,888)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Palmer Benjamin Edward

Role SVP, Pres Commercial

Sold 2,400 shs ($160K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	$.0001 par value common stock	2,400	$66.62	$160K

Holdings After Transaction: $.0001 par value common stock — 20,631 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,400 shares Sale price per share: $66.62 per share Shares held after sale: 20,631 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 2,400 shares Open-market sale on May 1, 2026

Sale price per share $66.62 per share Common stock, $.0001 par value

Shares held after sale 20,631 shares Direct ownership following transaction

Transaction date May 1, 2026 Date of reported open-market sale

Net buy/sell shares 2,400 shares net sold TransactionSummary netBuySellShares

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 Plan, open-market sale, Form 4, par value common stock, +1 more

5 terms

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.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

par value common stock financial

""security_title": "$.0001 par value common stock""

direct ownership financial

""ownership_type": "direct""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/05/2026 - 04:15 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, Pres Commercial

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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)
$.0001 par value common stock	05/01/2026		S⁽¹⁾		2,400	D	$66.62	20,631	D

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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025.

	/s/ Stacy Nguyen, Attorney-in-Fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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

Viasat reported that senior vice president Benjamin Edward Palmer completed an open-market sale of company stock. He sold 2,400 shares of Viasat common stock at $66.62 per share, according to the Form 4 insider trading report filed for this transaction.

At what price did Benjamin Edward Palmer sell Viasat (VSAT) shares?

Benjamin Edward Palmer sold his Viasat shares at $66.62 per share. This price applied to 2,400 shares of $.0001 par value common stock that were sold in an open-market transaction on May 1, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many Viasat (VSAT) shares does Benjamin Edward Palmer hold after this sale?

Following the reported sale, Benjamin Edward Palmer directly holds 20,631 shares of Viasat common stock. This post-transaction ownership figure is disclosed in the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct stake after selling 2,400 shares on May 1, 2026.

Was the Viasat (VSAT) insider sale by Benjamin Edward Palmer made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025. Such plans are pre-arranged programs that schedule trades in advance, helping separate trading activity from day-to-day discretionary decisions.

What is Benjamin Edward Palmer’s role at Viasat (VSAT) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Benjamin Edward Palmer is identified as an officer of Viasat with the title “SVP, Pres Commercial.” This indicates he is a senior vice president and president of the commercial segment, making his transactions subject to insider reporting requirements.