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Viasat (VSAT) SVP Palmer sells 2,400 shares in Rule 10b5-1 sale

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viasat Inc. senior executive Benjamin Edward Palmer sold shares in a planned transaction. As SVP and President, Commercial, he completed an open-market sale of 2,400 shares of $.0001 par value common stock at $47.71 per share.

After this sale, Palmer directly holds 23,031 Viasat shares. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025, indicating it was scheduled in advance rather than timed opportunistically.

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Insights

Routine pre-planned sale by Viasat SVP with substantial holdings remaining.

SVP and Commercial President Benjamin Edward Palmer conducted an open-market sale of 2,400 Viasat shares at $47.71 per share. Following the sale, he continues to hold 23,031 shares directly, indicating he maintains a meaningful equity position in the company.

The filing notes the trade occurred pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans typically automate sales over time, reducing the informational value of trade timing. With no derivative positions reported and a relatively modest sale size, this appears to be a routine liquidity event rather than a thesis-changing signal.

Insider Palmer Benjamin Edward
Role SVP, Pres Commercial
Sold 2,400 shs ($115K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale $.0001 par value common stock 2,400 $47.71 $115K
Holdings After Transaction: $.0001 par value common stock — 23,031 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 2,400 shares Open-market sale on 2026-04-01
Sale price $47.71 per share Common stock, $.0001 par value
Shares held after sale 23,031 shares Direct ownership following transaction
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date December 11, 2025 Plan governing the reported sale
Rule 10b5-1 Plan regulatory
"Transaction pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
par value common stock financial
"$.0001 par value common stock"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Pres Commercial
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
$.0001 par value common stock04/01/2026S(1)2,400D$47.7123,031D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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-Fact04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
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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)

FAQ

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

Viasat reported that SVP and Commercial President Benjamin Edward Palmer executed an open-market sale of 2,400 shares of $.0001 par value common stock. The shares were sold at $47.71 each, and he continues to hold 23,031 shares directly after the transaction.

At what price did the Viasat (VSAT) executive sell his shares?

Benjamin Edward Palmer sold 2,400 Viasat shares at $47.71 per share in an open-market transaction. This price reflects the execution level disclosed, providing investors with a clear view of the sale terms for this particular Form 4 insider transaction.

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

After selling 2,400 shares, Benjamin Edward Palmer directly holds 23,031 Viasat shares. This remaining position shows he retains a significant equity stake in the company even after the disclosed open-market sale reported in the Form 4 filing.

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

Yes. The filing states the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted on December 11, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans typically schedule trades automatically, reducing the significance of day-to-day timing decisions by the insider.

What role does Benjamin Edward Palmer hold at Viasat (VSAT)?

Benjamin Edward Palmer is identified as an officer of Viasat, serving as SVP and President, Commercial. His Form 4 filing reflects his position as a senior executive and discloses his open-market sale and resulting direct ownership in company common stock.