Simpson Stuart 4
4 · Vertical Aerospace Ltd. · Filed Apr 22, 2026
Research Summary
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Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) CEO Simpson Stuart Receives Award
What Happened
Simpson Stuart, CEO of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (EVTL), received a grant of 107,737 derivative shares on 2026-04-20. The filing reports the acquisition price as $0.00 (a stock-based award/option grant), so no cash changed hands at grant.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-04-20; Form 4 filed 2026-04-22 (appears timely).
- Transaction type: Award/Grant (derivative) — 107,737 shares acquired at $0.00.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the supplied filing details.
- Footnote: Options vest beginning 06/30/2026, with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter per the applicable vesting schedule, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
Context
This was a time-based equity award (derivative grant) rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Such grants align executive compensation with future performance and retention; they only convert into owned, tradable shares as they vest and subject to company plan rules, so they do not represent immediate buying pressure or liquidity.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Simpson Stuart
Chief Executive Officer
Transactions
- Award
Nil Cost Options
[F1]2026-04-20+107,737→ 2,592,642 totalExercise: $0.00Exp: 2036-01-21→ Common Stock (107,737 underlying)
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Options vest beginning 06/30/2026, with additional shares vesting quarterly thereafter in accordance with the applicable vesting schedule, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
Signature
/s/ Darragh Hanley-Crofts as Attorney-in-Fact|2026-04-22