Form 4: Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg Gifts Common Stock
Insider Transaction Report
Viasat Chairman and CEO Mark Dankberg reported gifting a total of 5,368 shares of common stock over three days in December 2025.
Summary
- Mark D. Dankberg, Chairman and CEO of Viasat Inc. (VSAT), reported changes in his beneficial ownership of common stock.
- Transactions occurred on December 11, 2025, December 12, 2025, and December 15, 2025.
- A total of 5,368 shares of $.0001 par value common stock were disposed of via gift (Transaction Code 'G') at a price of $0 per share.
- On December 11, 2025, 2,682 shares were gifted, leaving 1,737,679 shares beneficially owned indirectly by Trust.
- On December 12, 2025, 2,011 shares were gifted, leaving 1,735,668 shares beneficially owned indirectly by Trust.
- On December 15, 2025, 675 shares were gifted, leaving 1,734,993 shares beneficially owned indirectly by Trust.
- An additional 5,896 shares are beneficially owned indirectly by 401(k).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a gift of shares, which is a personal transaction by an insider and generally considered neutral in terms of company performance or stock valuation. It does not reflect a buy or sell decision based on market sentiment.
Positives
- The transactions represent philanthropic activity by the Chairman and CEO, potentially indicating a commitment to charitable causes.
Negatives
- The direct beneficial ownership of common stock by the Chairman and CEO decreased by 5,368 shares due to the gifts.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided.
Industry Context
This insider transaction is a routine disclosure and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive positioning.
Related Party Transactions
- Shares are beneficially owned indirectly 'By Trust' and 'By 401(k)', which are common forms of indirect ownership for executives.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact on overall share structure or market liquidity due to the relatively small number of shares gifted.
- Reporting Person: A reduction in direct beneficial ownership, but continued significant indirect holdings.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Transaction date for gifting 2,682 shares of common stock. |
| 12/12/2025 | Transaction date for gifting 2,011 shares of common stock. |
| 12/15/2025 | Transaction date for gifting 675 shares of common stock and the signature date for the filing. |
Keywords
Viasat, VSAT, Mark Dankberg, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership
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