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Rocket Lab director Jon A. Olson filed Form 144 on 2024-11-19 to sell 50,000 common shares via Fidelity, valued at $932,000. Shares stem from a 120,792-share stock award received as compensation on 2022-09-06. No prior sales in past 3 months; routine disclosure for investor transparency on insider activity.
Matthew Ocko, a director of Rocket Lab USA, indirectly sold approximately 5.37 million shares through managed VC funds DCVC IV and DCVC Opportunity Fund II on Nov 14-15, 2024, for ~$97M at weighted averages of $17.73-$18.21. The sales were not pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan. This large discretionary selling signals bearish insider sentiment.
Rocket Lab reported Q3 2024 revenue of $104.8 million, a 55% increase year-on-year. The company provided Q4 revenue guidance of $125M-$135M and highlighted significant contract wins for its Neutron launch vehicle and space systems segment.
This SC 13G/A (Amendment No. 3) discloses The Vanguard Group's beneficial ownership in Rocket Lab USA Inc. common stock. As of September 30, 2024, Vanguard owns 35,527,484 shares, representing 7.15% of the class, primarily with sole dispositive power. It's a passive investment with no intent to influence control, relevant for investors tracking institutional ownership.
Quarterly Report - Q3 2024
Q3 revenue reached $104.8M, up 55% YoY, driven by Space Systems growth to $83.9M. Gross margin improved to 26.7% from 22.1%, reflecting better efficiency. Operating loss widened to $51.9M due to higher R&D on Neutron.
This SC 13G filing by BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 29,811,165 shares (6.0%) of Rocket Lab USA Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of September 30, 2024. Filed under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive investor, BlackRock holds sole voting power over 32,488,949 shares and sole dispositive power over 29,811,165 shares. It signals strong institutional interest in Rocket Lab without intent to influence control.
This SC 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) discloses The Vanguard Group's beneficial ownership in Rocket Lab USA Inc. common stock. As of September 30, 2024, Vanguard reports owning 35,527,484 shares, or 7.15% of the class, primarily with sole dispositive power. Relevant to investors as it confirms a major passive institutional stake.
This SC 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) by The Vanguard Group discloses beneficial ownership of 35,527,484 Rocket Lab common shares, or 7.15%, as of September 30, 2024. Vanguard, a passive investment adviser, holds primarily dispositive power with minimal voting control. It signals sustained institutional interest for investors.
This SC 13G filing discloses BlackRock, Inc.'s beneficial ownership of 29,811,165 shares (6.0%) of Rocket Lab USA Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of September 30, 2024. BlackRock reports sole dispositive power over the shares but no voting power, filing as a passive investor under Rule 13d-1(b). Relevant to investors as it signals major institutional interest without activist intent.
Nina Armagno, a Director at Rocket Lab USA, Inc., acquired 17,998 shares of common stock on September 19, 2024, through the immediate vesting of restricted stock units granted under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. Post-transaction, she owns 142,294 shares directly. This routine compensation grant is neutral in signal.
Director Jon Olson files to sell 50,000 RKLB shares worth $932K.
Key Telemetry
- • Jon A. Olson (Director) to sell 50,000 common shares on 2024-11-19, value $932,000.
- • Shares from 120,792-stock award on 2022-09-06 as compensation.
Director Ocko sold 5.37M shares (~$97M) indirectly via VC funds.
Key Telemetry
- • Sold ~5.37M shares (~$97M), reducing each fund's holdings by ~50%.
- • Discretionary sales (no 10b5-1 plan), first reported in this period.
Q3 2024 revenue grew 55% YoY to $104.8M with record Q4 revenue guidance.
Key Telemetry
- • Q3 2024 revenue of $104.8 million, representing 55% year-on-year growth.
- • Record Q4 2024 revenue guidance of $125 million to $135 million.
Vanguard Group reports 7.15% passive stake in Rocket Lab as of Sept 30, 2024.
Key Telemetry
- • Vanguard beneficially owns 35,527,484 RKLB shares (7.15%) as of Sept 30, 2024.
- • Primarily sole dispositive power (34.5M shares); limited voting power.
Q3 Revenue: $104.8M (+55% YoY), gross margin 26.7% (+4.6pp YoY)
Quarterly Report - Q3 2024
Key Telemetry
- • Revenue: $104.8M (+55% YoY), Space Systems $83.9M (+81% YoY)
- • Gross Margin: 26.7% (+4.6pp YoY) from manufacturing scale
BlackRock discloses 6.0% passive ownership in Rocket Lab as of Sept 30, 2024.
Key Telemetry
- • BlackRock beneficially owns 29,811,165 shares (6.0%) of RKLB Class A Common Stock as of 9/30/2024.
- • Sole voting power: 32,488,949 shares; sole dispositive power: 29,811,165 shares.
Vanguard Group holds 7.15% of Rocket Lab shares as of Sept 30, 2024.
Key Telemetry
- • Vanguard beneficially owns 35,527,484 RKLB shares (7.15%) as of 9/30/2024.
- • Sole dispositive power over 34,525,078 shares; shared voting power 628,723 shares.
Vanguard Group reports 7.15% stake in Rocket Lab as of Sept 30, 2024.
Key Telemetry
- • Vanguard owns 35,527,484 RKLB shares (7.15%) as of 9/30/2024
- • Sole dispositive power: 34,525,078 shares; shared: 1,002,406
BlackRock discloses 6.0% passive ownership in Rocket Lab as of Sept 30, 2024.
Key Telemetry
- • BlackRock beneficially owns 29,811,165 RKLB shares (6.0%) as of Sept 30, 2024.
- • Sole dispositive power; no voting power reported.
Director Armagno acquired 17,998 shares ($0) via RSU vesting.
Key Telemetry
- • Acquired 17,998 shares (12.6% increase) via immediate-vesting RSUs, now holds 142,294 direct shares
- • Routine director compensation grant under company policy