Rocket Lab (RKLB) CEO details Rule 10b5-1 trust share sales and holdings
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rocket Lab Corp reported insider stock sales by CEO and director Peter Beck, executed indirectly through the Equatorial Trust on December 15 and 16, 2025. The sales occurred automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the trust on June 13, 2025.
The trust sold multiple blocks of Rocket Lab common stock, including 317,989 shares at a weighted-average price of $55.6411 and 537,294 shares at $56.6163, with additional sales at weighted-average prices up to $64.3144. After these transactions, the trust’s indirect holding was reported as 0 shares, while 902,942 Rocket Lab shares were reported as held directly.
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Insights
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck disclosed automatic share sales via a family trust under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
The disclosure shows that Rocket Lab CEO and director Peter Beck had Rocket Lab common stock sold indirectly through the Equatorial Trust on December 15–16, 2025. Each transaction is coded as an open-market sale (code S) and is described as occurring automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the trust on June 13, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than discretionary at the time of sale.
The filing details several sizable blocks, such as 317,989 shares at a weighted-average price of $55.6411 and 537,294 shares at $56.6163, along with other sales at weighted-average prices up to $64.3144. Following the final sale, the trust’s indirect position is reported as 0 shares, while 902,942 Rocket Lab shares are listed as beneficially owned directly. The explanation notes that the Equatorial Trust is a family trust settled by Peter and Kerryn Beck, with shared voting and investment control, and that each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 190,345 | $53.2081 | $10.13M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 222,349 | $54.3052 | $12.07M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 335,510 | $55.1409 | $18.50M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 191,542 | $56.0044 | $10.73M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 317,989 | $55.6411 | $17.69M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 537,294 | $56.6163 | $30.42M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 373,108 | $57.6255 | $21.50M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 129,550 | $58.3904 | $7.56M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 34,302 | $59.7217 | $2.05M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 50,483 | $60.4885 | $3.05M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 19,519 | $61.4917 | $1.20M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 46,952 | $62.7733 | $2.95M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 43,052 | $63.4783 | $2.73M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 8,005 | $64.3144 | $515K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the sale of shares which occurred automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Equatorial Trust (the "Trust") on June 13, 2025. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $55.1100 to $56.1050. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. These shares are held directly by the Trust, a family trust settled by Peter Beck and Kerryn Beck. Peek Street Equatorial Trustee Limited (the "Trustee") is the trustee of the Trust and each of Peter Beck, Kerryn Beck and Warren Butler serve as a director of the Trustee with shared voting and investment control of the shares and, as a result, the Trustee and each such individual is deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of these shares. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent, if any, of his, her or its pecuniary interest therein, and the filing of this Form 4 is not an admission that any Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $56.1100 to $57.1050. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $57.1100 to $58.1050. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $58.1100 to $59.1000. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $59.1100 to $60.1000. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $60.1100 to $61.1050. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $61.1100 to $62.1000. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $62.1100 to $63.1000. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $63.1100 to $64.1050. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $64.1100 to $64.5250. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $52.6800 to $53.6700. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $53.6800 to $54.6750. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $54.6800 to $55.6750. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $55.6800 to $56.5900. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Registrant, any securityholder of the Registrant, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
FAQ
What insider stock transactions did Rocket Lab (RKLB) report for Peter Beck in this filing?
The filing reports that Peter Beck, Rocket Lab Corp’s CEO and director, had multiple blocks of Rocket Lab common stock sold on December 15 and 16, 2025. The sales were executed indirectly through the Equatorial Trust and are coded as open-market sales (transaction code S) in the table of non-derivative securities.
What is the Equatorial Trust mentioned in the Rocket Lab (RKLB) insider filing?
The explanation describes the Equatorial Trust as a family trust settled by Peter Beck and Kerryn Beck. Peek Street Equatorial Trustee Limited is the trustee, and Peter Beck, Kerryn Beck, and Warren Butler serve as directors of the trustee with shared voting and investment control. Each reporting person is deemed an indirect beneficial owner of the shares held by the trust, but they disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Does this Rocket Lab (RKLB) filing report any derivative securities for Peter Beck?
The section for derivative securities is included but does not list any specific derivative transactions or positions. The detailed activity and holdings disclosed in this report relate to non-derivative common stock.