Viasat SVP sells 2,400 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Viasat Inc. senior vice president Benjamin Edward Palmer reported an open-market sale of company stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viasat Inc. senior vice president Benjamin Edward Palmer reported an open-market sale of company stock. On July 1, 2026, he sold 2,400 shares of Viasat common stock at an average price of $88.79 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025.

After this transaction, Palmer directly holds 23,559 Viasat shares, indicating he retains a substantial ongoing equity stake in the company while realizing some liquidity through this planned sale.

Insights

Equity compensation and insider-trading analyst

Routine planned sale of a portion of holdings under 10b5-1.

The filing shows Viasat SVP Benjamin Edward Palmer executed an open-market sale of 2,400 common shares at $88.79 per share on July 1, 2026. The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on December 11, 2025, indicating it was pre-scheduled.

Following the sale, Palmer still directly owns 23,559 shares, so the disclosed sale reflects only part of his position. Because the transaction is relatively modest and pre-planned, it typically carries limited informational value about management’s view of Viasat’s long-term prospects.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 2,400 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Palmer Benjamin Edward

Role SVP, Pres Commercial

Sold 2,400 shs ($213K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	$.0001 par value common stock	2,400	$88.79	$213K

Holdings After Transaction: $.0001 par value common stock — 23,559 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,400 shares Sale price per share: $88.79 per share Shares owned after transaction: 23,559 shares +1 more

4 metrics

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

Sale price per share $88.79 per share Average sale price for 2,400 shares

Shares owned after transaction 23,559 shares Direct holdings after July 1, 2026 sale

Net shares sold 2,400 shares Net change from reported Form 4 transactions

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 Plan, open-market sale, Form 4

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 Plan financial

"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.

FAQ

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

Viasat reported that SVP Benjamin Edward Palmer sold 2,400 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at an average price of $88.79 per share, and he continues to hold 23,559 Viasat shares directly after the transaction.

At what price did the Viasat (VSAT) executive sell shares in this Form 4?

The Viasat executive sold 2,400 common shares at an average price of $88.79 per share. This represents a planned open-market sale rather than a grant or option exercise, and it was executed under an existing Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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

After the reported transaction, Benjamin Edward Palmer directly owns 23,559 shares of Viasat common stock. This remaining position shows he retained a meaningful equity stake even after selling 2,400 shares in the open market under his trading plan.

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

Yes. The Form 4 footnote states the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, which generally reduces the significance of trade timing as a signal of insider sentiment.

What type of transaction is disclosed in this Viasat (VSAT) Form 4 filing?

The filing reports an open-market sale of non-derivative common stock, coded as an “S” transaction. It involves 2,400 shares sold at $88.79 per share, with the insider’s ownership remaining entirely direct after the sale, with 23,559 shares held.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 04:14 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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

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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).

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)

	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)
07/01/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
$.0001 par value common stock	07/01/2026		S(1)		2,400	D	$88.79	23,559	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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-Fact	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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