Viasat director granted 3,485 RSUs, acquires 6,388 shares

Viasat director William Albert LaPlante reported new RSU awards and the vesting and conversion of earlier RSUs into common stock, increasing his directly held VSAT shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VIASAT INC (VSAT) director William Albert LaPlante reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On September 3, 2026, he received a grant of 3,485 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, vesting on the earlier of the first anniversary of grant or the next annual stockholders’ meeting, subject to continued board service. On the same date, 6,388 restricted stock units vested and converted into 6,388 shares of common stock, resulting in direct ownership of 7,388 shares of common stock after the transactions. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

6,388 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider LaPlante William Albert

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	restricted stock unit F1, F2	3,485	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	restricted stock unit F3	6,388	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	$.0001 par value common stock	6,388	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: restricted stock unit — 3,485 contracts (Direct); $.0001 par value common stock — 7,388 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Viasat, Inc. common stock.
2. F2. The restricted stock units will vest and convert into shares of common stock of the Issuer on the first to occur of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the next occurring annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, subject to the Non-Employee Director continuing in service on the Board through such vesting date.
3. F3. Until vested, the restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of the directorship with the Issuer.

Key Figures

RSU grant: 3,485 restricted stock units RSUs converted: 6,388 restricted stock units Common shares acquired: 6,388 shares of common stock +2 more

5 metrics

RSU grant 3,485 restricted stock units Granted to director William Albert LaPlante on September 3, 2026

RSUs converted 6,388 restricted stock units Vested and converted into 6,388 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026

Common shares acquired 6,388 shares of common stock Issued upon RSU conversion on September 3, 2026

Shares owned after transactions 7,388 shares of common stock Direct ownership reported after September 3, 2026 transactions

RSU-to-share ratio 1 share per RSU Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to one share

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, contingent right, Non-Employee Director, forfeiture

4 terms

restricted stock unit financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of Viasat, Inc."

Non-Employee Director regulatory

"subject to the Non-Employee Director continuing in service on the Board"

forfeiture financial

"restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination"

FAQ

What equity awards did Viasat (VSAT) director William Albert LaPlante receive?

He received a grant of 3,485 restricted stock units on September 3, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Viasat common stock, subject to the vesting conditions described in the award.

When do the newly granted RSUs for VSAT vest for director LaPlante?

The 3,485 restricted stock units will vest and convert into common shares on the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders’ meeting, whichever occurs first, provided he continues serving on the board through that vesting date.

What RSU-to-share conversion did LaPlante report for Viasat (VSAT)?

On September 3, 2026, 6,388 restricted stock units were exercised/converted, resulting in the issuance of 6,388 shares of Viasat common stock. These RSUs were previously subject to forfeiture until vesting.

How many Viasat (VSAT) common shares does LaPlante hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions on September 3, 2026, William Albert LaPlante directly holds 7,388 shares of Viasat common stock. This figure is reported as his direct ownership after the RSU conversion.

Was LaPlante’s Viasat (VSAT) Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions involving RSUs and common stock.

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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

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LaPlante William Albert

(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)
09/03/2026

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	09/03/2026		M		6,388	A	$0	7,388	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
restricted stock unit	(1)	09/03/2026		A		3,485		(2)	(2)	common stock	3,485	$0	3,485	D
restricted stock unit	$0	09/03/2026		M			6,388	09/03/2026	(3)	common stock	6,388	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Viasat, Inc. common stock.

2. The restricted stock units will vest and convert into shares of common stock of the Issuer on the first to occur of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the next occurring annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, subject to the Non-Employee Director continuing in service on the Board through such vesting date.

3. Until vested, the restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of the directorship with the Issuer.

	Stacy Nguyen, Attorney-in-Fact	09/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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