Form 4: Viasat Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Benjamin Edward Palmer, SVP, Pres Commercial of Viasat Inc, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 17, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 5,000 $.0001 par value common stock on August 17, 2026; holds 26,159 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 2,350 $.0001 par value common stock at $81.41 ($191,314) on August 17, 2026; holds 23,809 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 15,620 $.0001 par value common stock on August 17, 2026; holds 39,429 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 7,342 $.0001 par value common stock at $81.41 ($597,712) on August 17, 2026; holds 32,087 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 5,000 restricted stock unit on August 17, 2026; holds 5,000 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 15,620 restricted stock unit on August 17, 2026; holds 30,320 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Benjamin Edward Palmer — Officer (SVP, Pres Commercial)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion | $.0001 par value common stock | 5,000 | — | — | 26,159 |
| 2026-08-17 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | $.0001 par value common stock | 2,350 | $81 | $191.3K | 23,809 |
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion | $.0001 par value common stock | 15,620 | — | — | 39,429 |
| 2026-08-17 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | $.0001 par value common stock | 7,342 | $81 | $597.7K | 32,087 |
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion | restricted stock unit | 5,000 | — | — | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion | restricted stock unit | 15,620 | — | — | 30,320 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion (5,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (2,350 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion (15,620 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (7,342 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion (5,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Option exercise/conversion (15,620 shares) |
Keywords
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