JAMES KYLE DEAN 4

What Happened James Kyle Dean, Gevo's (GEVO) Chief Commercial Officer, received two equity awards on May 20, 2026: 133,232 restricted common shares and 153,937 derivative awards (stock options). Both awards are reported at $0.00 per share (no cash paid at grant). Combined, the grants total 287,169 shares awarded to Dean.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-20; Form 4 filed 2026-05-22 (timely filing).
• Restricted stock: 133,232 shares acquired @ $0.00 (Footnote F1). Vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continued service.
• Derivative award (options): 153,937 shares @ $0.00 (Footnote F2). Options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continued service.
• Total shares granted: 287,169.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Filing timeliness: Appears timely (filed two days after the transaction); no late filing indicated.

Context These are compensation grants, not open‑market purchases or option exercises. The restricted shares vest over time and will generally convert to unrestricted ownership as they vest; the option awards require vesting (and later exercise) before creating a separate economic interest. Such grants are common for executive compensation and do not by themselves indicate a buy or sell signal.