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V2X, Inc. (VVX) sponsor trims position after 2.0M-share secondary sale

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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V2X, Inc.’s former major shareholder group affiliated with American Industrial Partners has significantly reduced its ownership. Through Vertex Holdco, the group sold 2,004,569 shares of common stock in a May 2026 registered secondary public offering at $73.91 per share to Morgan Stanley.

After this sale, the reporting persons collectively beneficially own 375,420 shares, or 1.2% of V2X’s common stock, held directly by Lightship Capital LLC and indirectly by AIPCF VI, LLC as general partner. As of May 11, 2026, they ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of V2X’s common stock.

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Large sponsor sells down V2X stake, remains small minority holder.

The filing shows entities affiliated with American Industrial Partners sold 2,004,569 V2X shares via a secondary offering at $73.91 per share. This transaction removed all shares previously held by Vertex Holdco, a key selling shareholder in the deal.

Post-transaction, the group reports beneficial ownership of 375,420 shares, or 1.2% of V2X’s common stock, based on 31,310,209 shares outstanding as of April 3, 2026. That is a major step-down from a prior >5% position and formally ends their status as a significant beneficial owner.

The change is primarily about shareholder base composition rather than operations. Future company disclosures may clarify whether new long-term holders emerged from the May 2026 secondary offering and how this affects V2X’s governance dynamics.

Secondary shares sold 2,004,569 shares May 2026 secondary public offering by Vertex Holdco
Secondary offering price $73.91 per share Price paid by Morgan Stanley in May 2026 offering
Post-transaction holdings 375,420 shares Shares of V2X common stock beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 1.2% of common stock Based on 31,310,209 shares outstanding as of April 3, 2026
Shares outstanding 31,310,209 shares V2X common stock outstanding as of April 3, 2026
Ceased >5% ownership date May 11, 2026 Date reporting persons fell below 5% beneficial ownership
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment No. 11 to the statement on beneficial ownership on (this "Amendment No. 11") amends and supplements the information set forth in the Statement on filed by the Reporting Persons"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficially own financial
"The Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 375,420 shares of Common Stock."
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
secondary public offering financial
"In connection with a registered secondary public offering (the "May 2026 Secondary Offering") of Common Stock of the Issuer"
A secondary public offering is when a company sells additional shares to the public after its initial sale, often to raise more money or allow early investors to cash out. For investors, it can impact the stock's price by increasing the number of shares available, potentially making the stock more or less valuable depending on demand.
underwriting agreement financial
"Vertex Holdco entered into an underwriting agreement date May 7, 2026 (the "May 2026 Underwriting Agreement") with the Issuer and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC"
An underwriting agreement is a contract where a company selling new stocks or bonds hires financial firms to buy those securities and resell them to investors. It matters because the agreement sets the offering price, number of securities, fees and which party bears the risk if sales fall short—think of it as a promise that the sale will happen and a roadmap investors can use to understand how the new securities reach the market.
Rule 424(b)(5) regulatory
"as disclosed in the Issuer's prospectus supplement filed on May 11, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act."
selling shareholder financial
"Underwriting Agreement, dated May 7, 2026, by and among the Issuer, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Vertex Holdco, as the selling shareholder"

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FAQ

What change in ownership of V2X, Inc. (VVX) does this Schedule 13D/A report?

The amendment reports that entities affiliated with American Industrial Partners reduced their V2X stake. After recent transactions, they now beneficially own 375,420 shares, or 1.2% of common stock, ending their status as beneficial owners of more than five percent.

How many V2X shares did Vertex Holdco sell in the May 2026 secondary offering?

Vertex Holdco sold 2,004,569 V2X common shares in the May 2026 secondary public offering. These shares were sold to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC under an underwriting agreement dated May 7, 2026, at a price of $73.91 per share.

At what price were V2X, Inc. shares sold in the May 2026 secondary offering?

The shares were sold at $73.91 per share. Vertex Holdco agreed to sell 2,004,569 V2X common shares to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at this price under the May 2026 underwriting agreement, and the transaction closed on May 11, 2026.

What is the current beneficial ownership percentage of the reporting persons in V2X (VVX)?

The reporting persons beneficially own 1.2% of V2X’s common stock. This corresponds to 375,420 shares held directly by Lightship Capital LLC and indirectly by AIPCF VI, LLC, based on 31,310,209 shares outstanding as of April 3, 2026.

When did the reporting persons cease to be more than 5% owners of V2X, Inc.?

They ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of V2X’s common stock on May 11, 2026. That date coincides with the closing of the May 2026 secondary offering in which Vertex Holdco sold 2,004,569 shares.

How many V2X shares were outstanding when the 1.2% stake was calculated?

The 1.2% ownership figure is based on 31,310,209 V2X common shares outstanding. This share count is taken from the company’s prospectus supplement, which stated the amount outstanding as of April 3, 2026 under Rule 424(b)(5).





92242T101

(CUSIP Number)
Joel M. Rotroff
450 Lexington Avenue, 40th Floor,
New York, NY, 10017
(212) 627-2360

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/11/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13. Based on 31,310,209 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 3, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's prospectus supplement filed on May 11, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13. Based on 31,310,209 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 3, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's prospectus supplement filed on May 11, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13. Based on 31,310,209 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 3, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's prospectus supplement filed on May 11, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 8, 10 and 11. Includes 375,420 shares owned directly by Lightship Capital LLC ("Lightship"). As described in Item 2 herein, each of AIP Fund VI, Vertex Funding, Vertex Holdco and Lightship are under common control of AIPCF VI, LLC ("AIP GP" and, together with AIP Fund VI, Vertex Funding, Vertex Holdco and Lightship, the "Reporting Persons"). Row 13. Based on 31,310,209 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 3, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's prospectus supplement filed on May 11, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13. Based on 31,310,209 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 3, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's prospectus supplement filed on May 11, 2026 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act.


SCHEDULE 13D


American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VI, L.P.
Signature:By: AIPCF VI, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ Stan Edme
Name/Title:Stan Edme, Managing Member and VP
Date:05/12/2026
AIPCF VI Vertex Aerospace Funding LP
Signature:By: AIP Vertex GP LLC, its general partner By: /s/ Stan Edme
Name/Title:Stan Edme, Managing Member and VP
Date:05/12/2026
Vertex Aerospace Holdco LLC
Signature:/s/ Joel M. Rotroff
Name/Title:Joel M. Rotroff, President
Date:05/12/2026
AIPCF VI, LLC
Signature:/s/ Stan Edme
Name/Title:Stan Edme, Managing Member and VP
Date:05/12/2026
Lightship Capital LLC
Signature:/s/ Stan Edme
Name/Title:Stan Edme, VP
Date:05/12/2026