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Jon A. Olson, Director of Rocket Lab USA, acquired 38,090 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 23, 2022, at $0.00 per share under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. Following the grant, he owns 38,090 shares directly. This is a moderate bullish signal, reflecting equity alignment without cash purchase or sales.
Michael D. Griffin, Director at Rocket Lab USA, acquired 38,090 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on June 23, 2022, at $0.00 per share. This represents standard compensation under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. The signal is neutral, as it is a routine equity grant rather than discretionary buying.
Merline Saintil, a Director at Rocket Lab USA, Inc., received 38,090 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 23, 2022, at $0.00 per share as part of the company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. This is a routine equity grant with no cash outlay. The signal is neutral, representing standard director compensation rather than discretionary buying.
Bessemer Venture Partners VIII entities, 10% owners of Rocket Lab, distributed 4,071,241 common shares to limited partners on June 1, 2022. The pro rata distribution was for no consideration under exemptions 16a-13/16a-9. Neutral signal, as it restructures ownership without market sale.
This is a notice of effectiveness for Form S-1 filed by Rocket Lab USA, Inc. The S-1 became effective on May 27, 2022 at 4:30 P.M. It confirms the registration statement is cleared for use in securities offerings.
This CORRESP filing is a formal request to accelerate the effective date of Rocket Lab's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-264781). The company seeks effectiveness at 4:30 p.m. Washington D.C. time on May 27, 2022. It is relevant to investors as it precedes potential securities issuance.
This S-1/A registers resale by selling securityholders of up to 2,676,864 shares of common stock received in the PSC acquisition. Key facts: 1,720,841 closing shares issued Nov 30, 2021, for $42M cash consideration; up to 956,023 earnout shares based on performance. No proceeds to Rocket Lab; enables liquidity for sellers under Rule 415 shelf.
This SC 13D/A (Amendment No. 2) filed May 20, 2022, by Khosla Ventures entities and Vinod Khosla discloses beneficial ownership of 83,874,688 RKLB shares (18.1%). Key change: May 17 pro rata distributions of ~28.75M shares from funds to partners, shifting direct holdings to VK Services, LLC. Relevant for investors as it affirms major early investor's unchanged significant position with registration rights for potential sales.
Khosla Ventures affiliates, reporting persons including Director Vinod Khosla (10% owner), executed pro rata distributions of 28,751,198 Common Stock shares among related funds on 05/17/2022. Transactions coded 'J' at $0.00 with no open market activity. Neutral signal indicating internal reorganization without disposition.
Director Olson granted 38,090 RSUs ($0) as compensation.
Key Telemetry
- • Grant of 38,090 RSUs represents 100% of Olson's post-transaction direct holdings
- • Standard non-employee director compensation, vesting in ~1 year
Director Griffin granted 38,090 RSUs ($0) as compensation.
Key Telemetry
- • Routine RSU grant of 38,090 shares as director comp, now 100% of direct holdings.
- • Vesting: 1-year or next AGM; no immediate liquidity.
Director Saintil granted 38,090 RSUs ($0) as compensation.
Key Telemetry
- • Routine RSU grant of 38,090 shares (100% of post-transaction direct holdings) as director compensation.
- • First reported transaction for this insider; no prior pattern evident.
Bessemer Venture Partners distributed 4,071,241 shares pro rata to LPs (no consideration)
Key Telemetry
- • Distributed 4,071,241 shares (6% of post-transaction 69M holdings) pro rata to LPs, no consideration.
- • Standard VC distribution under 16a exemptions; retains massive indirect ownership.
SEC declares Rocket Lab S-1 registration statement effective May 27, 2022.
Key Telemetry
- • Form S-1 declared effective by SEC
- • Effectiveness date: May 27, 2022 at 4:30 P.M.
Rocket Lab requests SEC acceleration of S-1 effectiveness to May 27, 2022.
Key Telemetry
- • Request to accelerate S-1 File No. 333-264781 effectiveness
- • Target date: 4:30 p.m. on May 27, 2022
Rocket Lab files S-1/A to register resale of 2.68M shares issued to PSC sellers from Nov 2021 acquisition.
Key Telemetry
- • Registers resale of 1,720,841 closing shares + up to 956,023 earnout shares from PSC acquisition.
- • PSC acquired Nov 2021 for $42M cash + stock; enhances spacecraft dispenser capabilities.
Khosla Ventures restructures RKLB stake via distributions, holds 18.1% beneficially.
Key Telemetry
- • Beneficial ownership: 83,874,688 shares (18.1%) by Khosla entities/Vinod Khosla.
- • May 17, 2022: Pro rata distributions of 28.75M shares internally, VK Services gains 12.48M direct shares.
Khosla Ventures entities distributed ~28.75M shares internally ($0).
Key Telemetry
- • Internal pro rata distributions of 28.75M shares (~38% of pre-transaction holdings in those funds), no economic change or external sale.
- • Post-transaction group indirect holdings: ~74.75M shares, significant 10%+ position maintained.