Form 4: Energy Vault COO Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 26 September 2025 4:03 PM

📋All filings for Energy Vault Holdings, INC

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. Chief Operations Officer Akshay Ladwa sold a total of 150,000 shares of common stock over two days in September 2025, pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

Akshay Ladwa, Chief Operations Officer of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NRGV), reported sales of common stock.
On September 24, 2025, Ladwa sold 75,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2.976 per share.
On September 25, 2025, Ladwa sold an additional 75,000 shares of common stock at a price of $3.107 per share.
These sales were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Following these transactions, Ladwa beneficially owns 1,934,582 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The filing reports insider sales by a Chief Operations Officer. While these sales were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which mitigates the negative perception of opportunistic selling, any significant insider selling can still be viewed with caution by investors.

Negatives

Chief Operations Officer Akshay Ladwa sold a total of 150,000 shares of common stock, which could be interpreted by some investors as a signal, despite being pre-planned.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may interpret the insider selling as a signal, although the Rule 10b5-1 plan suggests personal financial planning rather than a reaction to new company-specific information.

Key Dates

Date	Description
09/24/2025	Transaction date for the sale of 75,000 shares of common stock by Akshay Ladwa.
09/25/2025	Transaction date for the sale of 75,000 shares of common stock by Akshay Ladwa.
09/26/2025	Date of filing and signature by Brad Eastman, Chief Legal Officer.

Recommendation

hold

The filing details pre-scheduled insider sales by the Chief Operations Officer under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. While this indicates personal financial planning and not necessarily a negative outlook on the company, significant insider selling can still create investor uncertainty. Without further company-specific news or financial updates, a 'hold' recommendation is prudent, advising investors to await more comprehensive information before making definitive investment decisions.

Keywords

Energy Vault Holdings, NRGV, Akshay Ladwa, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Chief Operations Officer

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