Viasat director gifts 13,866 shares to trust

VIASAT INC (VSAT) director John P. Stenbit reported two related gift transactions in common stock on September 11, 2026.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VIASAT INC (VSAT) director John P. Stenbit reported two related gift transactions in common stock on September 11, 2026. He made a bona fide gift transfer of 6,933 directly held shares, reducing his direct holdings to 0 shares, and a trust associated with him acquired 6,933 shares as an indirect holding, bringing its position to 37,886 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

13,866 shares gifted

Gift 2 txns

Insider STENBIT JOHN P

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	$.0001 par value common stock F1	6,933	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	$.0001 par value common stock	6,933	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: $.0001 par value common stock — 0 shares (Direct); $.0001 par value common stock — 37,886 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. These shares were gifted to The Pietje 2012 Gift Trust.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 6,933 shares Direct holdings after transaction: 0 shares Indirect holdings after transaction: 37,886 shares +2 more

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Shares gifted 6,933 shares Bona fide gift of VIASAT common stock on September 11, 2026

Direct holdings after transaction 0 shares John P. Stenbit’s directly held VIASAT shares following the gift

Indirect holdings after transaction 37,886 shares Shares held indirectly by trust associated with John P. Stenbit after the gift

Reported transaction price $0.00 per share Price for the bona fide gift transactions of VIASAT common stock

Total shares involved in gifts 13,866 shares Aggregate shares across both reported bona fide gift transactions

Key Terms

bona fide gift, indirect ownership, Rule 10b5-1, Trust

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bona fide gift financial

"The transaction code description states this was a bona fide gift."

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 ownership financial

"One transaction reports shares as indirect ownership held by a trust."

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported."

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

Trust financial

"A footnote explains that shares were gifted to 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

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What insider transactions did VIASAT (VSAT) director John P. Stenbit report?

John P. Stenbit reported two bona fide gift transactions on September 11, 2026 involving VIASAT common stock, moving 6,933 shares from his direct ownership to a trust that now holds these shares indirectly.

How many VIASAT (VSAT) shares were transferred in John P. Stenbit’s gift?

John P. Stenbit transferred 6,933 shares of VIASAT common stock in a bona fide gift on September 11, 2026. The same 6,933 shares are now held indirectly through a trust associated with him.

What are John P. Stenbit’s VIASAT (VSAT) holdings after the reported transactions?

After the transactions, John P. Stenbit holds 0 shares directly and 37,886 shares indirectly through a trust, as reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was John P. Stenbit’s VIASAT (VSAT) gift made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is associated with these gift transactions, as the relevant affirmation box is not checked.

Who received the VIASAT (VSAT) shares gifted by John P. Stenbit?

The footnote states that the 6,933 VIASAT shares were gifted to The Pietje 2012 Gift Trust, which now holds the shares as an indirect ownership position for John P. Stenbit.

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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^*

STENBIT JOHN P

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/11/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
$.0001 par value common stock	09/11/2026		G(1)		6,933	D	$0	0	D
$.0001 par value common stock	09/11/2026		G		6,933	A	$0	37,886	I	By Trust

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were gifted to The Pietje 2012 Gift Trust.

	/s/ Stacy Nguyen, Attorney-in-Fact	09/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)