Viasat (VSAT) general counsel reports RSU grant, vesting and tax withholding
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Viasat Inc. senior vice president and general counsel Robert James Blair reported a set of equity compensation transactions. On June 7, 2026, he received a grant of 24,574 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one share of common stock, subject to future vesting and forfeiture conditions.
On the same date, previously granted restricted stock units vested and were converted into a total of 18,264 shares of $.0001 par value common stock. Of these newly vested shares, 8,178 shares were withheld by Viasat at a price of $67.18 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than being sold in the market. Following these transactions, Blair held 41,568 shares of common stock directly and 24,574 restricted stock units, with an additional 242 shares held indirectly through the Viasat 401(k) Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
18,264 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
11 txns
Insider
Blair Robert James
Role
SVP, General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | restricted stock unit | 3,681 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | restricted stock unit | 8,333 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | restricted stock unit | 6,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | restricted stock unit | 24,574 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | $.0001 par value common stock | 3,681 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | $.0001 par value common stock | 1,321 | $67.18 | $89K |
| Exercise | $.0001 par value common stock | 8,333 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | $.0001 par value common stock | 3,676 | $67.18 | $247K |
| Exercise | $.0001 par value common stock | 6,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | $.0001 par value common stock | 3,181 | $67.18 | $214K |
| holding | $.0001 par value common stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
restricted stock unit — 3,681 shares (Direct, null);
$.0001 par value common stock — 42,889 shares (Direct, null);
$.0001 par value common stock — 242 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 1100 shares purchased under the Viasat Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 01/31/2026. This entry represents the number of shares of Viasat, Inc. common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation of the Reporting Person. These shares were not sold by the Reporting Person but were instead offset from the total number of vested shares received by the Reporting Person from the Issuer. Includes 242 shares of common stock the Reporting Person acquired under the Viasat 401(k) Plan since the date of the Reporting Person's last ownership report. The original restricted stock unit grant was for 14,725 units on 06/07/2023. Subject to the reporting persons election to defer the receipt of the common stock, the units vest and convert into shares of common stock (on a 1 for 1 basis) at the rate of 1/4 on the 13th month anniversary of the grant date and 1/4 on each of the second, third and fourth anniversary of the grant date. The original restricted stock unit grant was for 25,000 units on 06/07/2024. Subject to the reporting persons election to defer the receipt of the common stock, the units vest and convert into shares of common stock (on a 1 for 1 basis) at the rate of 1/3 on the 13th month anniversary of the grant date; 1/3 on the second anniversary of the grant date; and 1/3 on the third anniversary of the grant date. The remaining restricted stock units will vest on June 7, 2027. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Viasat, Inc. common stock. The units vest and convert into shares of common stock (on a 1-for-1 basis) in three substantially equal installments on June 7, 2027, June 7, 2028 and June 7, 2029. Until vested, the restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment or service with the Issuer.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 24,574 units
Vested shares from RSUs: 18,264 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 8,178 shares
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RSU grant
24,574 units
Restricted stock units awarded on June 7, 2026
Vested shares from RSUs
18,264 shares
Common shares received from RSU vesting on June 7, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
8,178 shares
Withheld by issuer at $67.18 per share for tax obligations
Tax withholding price
$67.18/share
Value used for share withholding to cover tax liability
Direct common shares after transactions
41,568 shares
Direct holdings of Viasat common stock following the last reported transaction
Indirect 401(k) holdings
242 shares
Common stock held indirectly through the Viasat 401(k) Plan
ESPP shares included
1,100 shares
Shares purchased under the Viasat Employee Stock Purchase Plan on January 31, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, tax withholding obligation, Viasat Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Viasat 401(k) Plan, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"The original restricted stock unit grant was for 14,725 units on 06/07/2023."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding obligation financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation of the Reporting Person."
Viasat Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 1100 shares purchased under the Viasat Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 01/31/2026."
Viasat 401(k) Plan financial
"Includes 242 shares of common stock the Reporting Person acquired under the Viasat 401(k) Plan since the date of the Reporting Person's last ownership report."
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
What equity compensation did Viasat (VSAT) executive Robert James Blair receive?
Robert James Blair received 24,574 restricted stock units on June 7, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Viasat common stock, vesting over several years and subject to forfeiture if his employment or service with Viasat terminates before vesting.
How are the new Viasat (VSAT) restricted stock units scheduled to vest?
The 24,574 restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal installments. Vesting occurs on June 7, 2027, June 7, 2028, and June 7, 2029, with each installment converting on a one-for-one basis into Viasat common stock if Blair remains employed.