Rocket Lab SEC Filings

This SC 13D/A (Amendment No. 3) updates Bessemer Venture Partners' beneficial ownership in Rocket Lab USA, Inc. As of November 16, 2022, the group holds 57,023,508 shares (12.0%). On that date, BVP VIII Inst and BVP VIII distributed 4,445,795 and 3,696,687 shares, respectively, for no consideration to limited partners and Deer VIII LP, which then redistributed pro rata.

Bessemer Venture Partners VIII L.P. (10% owner) reported a distribution of 8,142,482 common shares on 11/16/2022 via transaction code J. The shares were distributed for no consideration to limited partners per exemptions under Rules 16a-13 and 16a-9. This is a neutral signal as it represents a standard pro rata VC fund distribution without open market selling.

This 424B3 filing supplements the May 2022 prospectus with the unaudited 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Key facts include $63.1 million quarterly revenue (up from $5.3 million), $34.6 million net loss, $333.3 million cash, and acquisitions contributing to space systems growth. It is relevant to investors as it provides updated financials and forward-looking risks for RKLB stock.

This filing is a prospectus supplement attaching the quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2022. Key facts include revenue of $63.1 million for the quarter (up from $5.3 million), net loss of $34.6 million, and 473 million shares outstanding. It is relevant to investors as it provides updated financial and operational details incorporated into the existing S-1 registration.

This filing is Prospectus Supplement No. 6 updating the May 4, 2022 prospectus with the November 9, 2022 10-Q. Key facts include Q3 revenue of $63.1 million (up from $5.3 million), net loss of $34.6 million, and 473 million shares outstanding. It is relevant to investors as it provides the latest quarterly results for an emerging growth company.

Rocket Lab announced record Q3 2022 revenue of $63.1 million, driven by strong performance in launch services and space systems. The company provided Q4 2022 revenue guidance of $51 million to $54 million, noting a launch customer delay into 2023.

Quarterly Report - Q3 2022

Q3 revenue reached $63.1M, up 1,093% YoY driven by 3 Electron launches and Space Systems growth from acquisitions. Gross margin improved to 13.4% from -235% YoY amid higher cadence and efficiencies. Operating loss narrowed to $32M; backlog stands at $521M with no guidance changes.

This filing is a prospectus supplement to update the May 2022 S-1 with an October 28, 2022 8-K. The 8-K discloses Shaun O'Donnell's move from EVP Global Operations to Chief Engineer, Special Programs, focusing on Neutron launch vehicle. He no longer serves as an executive officer. This is relevant to investors as it signals internal focus on the Neutron program.

This 424B3 prospectus supplement updates the May 2022 prospectus with an October 28, 2022 8-K. The 8-K discloses Shaun O'Donnell's move from EVP Global Operations to Chief Engineer Special Programs on October 25, 2022, to accelerate Neutron development; he is no longer an executive officer. This is relevant to investors as it signals internal focus on the key Neutron launch vehicle project.

This 424B3 prospectus supplement updates the May 2022 prospectus with an October 28, 2022 8-K. It discloses Shaun O'Donnell's move from EVP Global Operations to Chief Engineer, Special Programs on October 25, 2022, to accelerate Neutron development; he is no longer an executive officer. Investors see this as an internal reorganization signaling priority on the Neutron launch vehicle.