Form 4: Gevo Officer Sells Shares Under Pre-Arranged 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Gevo's Chief Customer Marketing & Brand Officer, Andrew Shafer, sold 5,000 shares of common stock for $2.1947 per share under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Andrew Shafer, Chief Cust Mkt & Brnd Officer of Gevo, Inc., reported a sale of common stock.
- On December 22, 2025, Shafer sold 5,000 shares of Gevo common stock.
- The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $2.1947 per share, with individual transactions ranging from $2.175 to $2.21 per share.
- This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Shafer on November 22, 2024.
- Following this transaction, Shafer directly beneficially owns 275,823 shares of common stock.
- Between November 20, 2025, and December 22, 2025, Shafer also disposed of 7.33 shares of common stock from his 401(k) plan to cover administrative fees, based on a plan statement dated December 19, 2025.
- Shafer indirectly beneficially owns 9,788.19 shares through the 401(k) Plan.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a pre-scheduled sale under a 10b5-1 plan, which typically indicates a planned liquidity event rather than a reaction to new company-specific news or a change in management's outlook. Therefore, it is considered neutral in sentiment.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this insider transaction report.
Industry Context
This filing reports a routine insider stock transaction under a pre-arranged trading plan, which is a common practice among corporate executives for personal financial management and does not typically reflect specific industry trends or competitive positioning.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The sale of 5,000 shares by an officer is a relatively small transaction and, being pre-planned, is unlikely to have a significant impact on shareholder sentiment or the company's operational outlook.
- Employees, customers, suppliers, creditors: No direct impact on these stakeholders is indicated by this insider transaction report.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | Reporting Person adopted a 10b5-1 trading plan. |
| 11/20/2025 | Start date of the period during which 7.33 shares were disposed from the 401(k) plan. |
| 12/19/2025 | Date of the 401(k) plan statement used for reporting. |
| 12/22/2025 | Date of the reported common stock transaction. |
| 12/22/2025 | End date of the period during which 7.33 shares were disposed from the 401(k) plan. |
| 12/23/2025 | Signature date of the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Gevo, GEVO, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Andrew Shafer, Officer
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