AEVEX Corp. (AVEX)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Director Brian Raduenz acquired 94,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at no cost, vesting annually in three equal installments over three years, indicating new equity compensation grant.
Raduenz holds 958,876 shares indirectly through Radz Capital AEVEX Holdings, Inc., demonstrating substantial indirect ownership stake in the company alongside his direct holdings.
The filing shows direct beneficial ownership of 144,000 shares post-transaction, suggesting meaningful personal investment commitment from a board member in AEVEX Corp.
The use of restricted stock units with staggered vesting through 2029 indicates alignment of executive compensation with long-term company performance and shareholder interests.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Matthew Norton, a Director of AEVEX Corp, acquired 8,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at no cost, vesting on the earlier of the first anniversary or the day before the next annual shareholder meeting.
Norton disclaims beneficial ownership of the RSUs and shares, as he is obligated under an agreement with Madison Dearborn Partners LLC to transfer all shares or proceeds to MDP, indicating this is held in a fiduciary arrangement rather than for personal benefit.
The transaction represents a compensation arrangement typical for board members, with RSUs serving as long-term incentive compensation rather than insider buying activity that would signal management confidence in the stock.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Brandon Levitan, a Director at AEVEX Corp., acquired 8,250 Class A common stock shares on 05/12/2026 through restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting, with no purchase price indicating this was a compensation grant rather than open market buying.
The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting, creating a relatively short vesting timeline that suggests near-term liquidity for the executive.
Levitan holds these shares solely for the benefit of Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (his affiliate) and has disclaimed beneficial ownership, indicating this is part of a formal arrangement rather than personal investment conviction.
The transaction represents routine executive compensation activity with no material market implications, as the shares are subject to vesting restrictions and held under an agreement with an investment partner rather than purchased at market rates.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Director Matthew Klein acquired 8,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cost on 05/12/2026, vesting on the earlier of the first anniversary or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting.
This appears to be a standard equity compensation grant rather than open market purchases, indicating routine director compensation rather than a vote of confidence in the stock's undervaluation.
The transaction was executed by attorney-in-fact Christine M. Morrison, suggesting this is part of a formal compensation plan rather than a discretionary insider investment decision.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Christine M. Morrison, Chief Legal Officer of AEVEX Corp., acquired 28,204 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at no cost, indicating a compensation grant rather than open market purchase.
The RSUs vest annually in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, creating a 3-year retention incentive aligned with long-term company performance.
This is a routine equity compensation transaction for an officer position with no derivative securities involved, suggesting standard corporate governance practices without unusual insider trading patterns.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Chief Financial Officer Booth Todd acquired 29,220 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at $0 price, indicating a compensation grant rather than open market purchase.
The RSUs vest annually over three years with the first installment vesting one year from grant date, representing a standard executive retention mechanism with staggered vesting.
Todd's total beneficial ownership increased to 42,220 shares following the transaction, suggesting this is a meaningful addition to his existing equity stake in AEVEX Corp.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Jackson Michael Andrew, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions at AEVEX Corp., acquired 19,760 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at $0 price, indicating a new equity grant rather than an open market purchase.
The RSUs vest annually in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, representing a standard long-term retention mechanism for executive compensation rather than immediate wealth creation.
Post-transaction beneficial ownership stands at 20,410 shares of Class A common stock held directly, suggesting this is a relatively modest position for a senior vice president level executive at the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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CEO Charles Roger Wells IV acquired 94,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at no cost, vesting in three equal annual installments starting one year from grant date, indicating a standard equity compensation arrangement.
The transaction represents a direct acquisition of Class A common stock with zero exercise price, typical for RSU grants to executives rather than discretionary open-market purchases, which suggests compensation rather than confidence-driven insider buying.
As both Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wells' equity grant aligns executive compensation with company performance, though the lack of voluntary market purchases at current prices provides no signal of insider confidence in near-term stock appreciation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Benjamin Spacapan, a Director at AEVEX Corp., received 8,250 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 with a $0 price, indicating a grant rather than an open market purchase.
The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting, providing a relatively standard vesting schedule for director compensation.
Spacapan disclaims beneficial ownership of the RSUs as he is obligated to transfer shares or proceeds to Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC upon vesting, suggesting this is compensation held in trust rather than personal equity stake.
The transaction represents routine director compensation rather than meaningful insider buying conviction, as the shares are not beneficially owned by the reporting person and will be transferred to MDP.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Senior Vice President Brett Hush acquired 32,320 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05/12/2026 at no cost, bringing total beneficial ownership to 42,320 shares of Class A common stock.
The RSUs vest annually in three equal installments over three years starting from the grant anniversary, indicating a long-term retention incentive aligned with company performance.
This transaction represents compensation rather than open market activity, suggesting the company is using equity grants to retain executive talent in the Tactical Systems division.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-14

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Director Bradley Feldmann acquired 8,250 Class A common shares on 05/12/2026 at $0 price, representing restricted stock units (RSUs) rather than open market purchases, indicating compensation-related equity grant.
RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of grant date or the day before the next annual stockholders meeting, creating a defined liquidity timeline for the director's equity position.
This is a non-derivative equity acquisition by a current director with no open market transaction involved, reflecting standard equity compensation practices rather than insider confidence signals from discretionary buying.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-24

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AEVEX secured a $375 million credit facility at IPO closing, consisting of a $100M term loan, $75M delayed draw facility, and $200M revolving credit, providing substantial liquidity for growth and operations.
The company refinanced away from its previous PNC-led credit facility to a Bank of America-led arrangement, which may indicate better terms or stronger banking relationships post-IPO.
Financial covenants require a maximum total net leverage ratio of 3.50x (stepping down to 3.00x after June 2029) and minimum interest coverage of 3.00x, indicating lenders expect disciplined capital management during the growth phase.
The 5-year maturity (April 2031) and tiered amortization starting at 2.5% annually provides reasonable debt service flexibility, though the company must manage leverage as it grows.
Interest rates ranging from SOFR+2.25% to SOFR+3.00% plus commitment fees tie pricing to leverage performance, creating incentive alignment between the company and lenders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-21

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CFO Booth Todd acquired 13,000 shares of Class A common stock on 04/16/2026 at $20 per share, representing a $260,000 investment, indicating insider confidence in the company's valuation.
This is a direct purchase transaction (not option exercise or grant), suggesting the executive is willing to deploy personal capital, which is typically a bullish signal for insider sentiment.
The transaction was executed on 04/16/2026 but filed on 04/21/2026, within the standard 2-business-day filing window, showing compliance with SEC regulations.
No derivative securities (options, warrants) were involved in this transaction, meaning the insider has immediate full ownership of the shares acquired.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-20

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Jackson Michael Andrew, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions at AEVEX Corp., purchased 650 shares of Class A common stock on April 16, 2026 at $20 per share, representing a $13,000 investment showing insider confidence in the company.
This is a direct personal acquisition (not indirect ownership), indicating the executive's own capital commitment rather than a structural transaction, which carries stronger signal of conviction in the stock's value.
The transaction occurred 4 days before the filing date (April 20, 2026), representing a routine insider purchase by a senior officer with no derivative securities activity reported.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-20

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CEO Charles Roger Wells IV purchased 500 shares of Class A common stock on 04/16/2026 at $20 per share, representing a $10,000 direct investment in the company.
This insider purchase by the Chief Executive Officer suggests confidence in AEVEX Corp.'s near-term prospects, as executives typically buy shares when they believe the stock is undervalued.
The relatively modest transaction size (500 shares) and the CEO's existing officer/director positions indicate this may be routine portfolio activity rather than a significant confidence signal.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-20

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Director Brian Raduenz purchased 50,000 shares of Class A common stock on 04/16/2026 at $20 per share, representing a $1 million direct investment in the company.
The reporting person maintains significant indirect beneficial ownership of 958,876 shares through Radz Capital AEVEX Holdings, Inc., though he disclaims beneficial ownership except to his pecuniary interest.
This insider purchase occurs at a specific price point ($20) and may indicate director confidence in the company's valuation and near-term prospects.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-20

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Brett P Hush, a Senior Vice President of Tactical Systems at AEVEX Corp., purchased 10,000 shares of Class A common stock on 04/16/2026 at $20 per share, representing a $200,000 investment in company equity.
This insider purchase suggests confidence in the company's value at the $20 price point, though the relatively modest share quantity and new position (10,000 shares total) indicates this is not a major accumulation by an established shareholder.
The transaction was executed through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating the purchase was pre-arranged and not based on material non-public information, reducing concerns about strategic timing.

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