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VSAT - Viasat Inc

Insider Sale by Palmer Benjamin Edward (SVP, Pres Commercial)

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Trade Summary

4 days ago, Palmer Benjamin Edward, serving as SVP, Pres Commercial at Viasat Inc (VSAT), sold 2,400 shares at $47.71 per share, for a total transaction value of $114,504.00. Following this transaction, Palmer Benjamin Edward now holds 23,031 shares of VSAT.

This sale represents a 9.00% decrease in Palmer Benjamin Edward's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 3, 2026, 2 days after the trade was made.

Viasat Inc operates in the TECHNOLOGY sector, specifically within the COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Palmer Benjamin Edward

SVP, Pres Commercial

Benjamin Edward Palmer (Ben Palmer O.B.E.) is a British executive serving as President of Viasat Inc's Commercial business, overseeing global strategy across aviation, maritime, energy, mobility, enterprise, and IoT segments, with a portfolio valued at approximately $2.5 billion.[[1]](https://www.satellitetoday.com/people/2025/08/22/ben-palmer-to-lead-viasats-commercial-business/)[[3]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/) He assumed this role in November 2024 following the retirement of Jimmy Dodd, transitioning from his prior position as President of Inmarsat Maritime, which he led since joining Inmarsat in 2021 amid Viasat's acquisition announcement.[[1]](https://www.satellitetoday.com/people/2025/08/22/ben-palmer-to-lead-viasats-commercial-business/)[[2]](https://maritime-executive.com/magazine/executive-achievement-ben-palmer-o-b-e-president-inmarsat-maritime)[[3]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/) As a corporate insider and SVP/President Commercial at Viasat (VSAT), he holds about 27,831 shares worth over $1 million.[[4]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/235210/benjamin-edward-palmer) Palmer's 25-year career spans government service, defense, and satellite communications, beginning with a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics degree from Oxford University and a Sloan Fellowship at London Business School.[[2]](https://maritime-executive.com/magazine/executive-achievement-ben-palmer-o-b-e-president-inmarsat-maritime) He spent over a decade at the UK Ministry of Defence in policy, planning, and crisis roles, earning the O.B.E. at age 30 for contributions to post-9/11 military operations in Afghanistan.[[2]](https://maritime-executive.com/magazine/executive-achievement-ben-palmer-o-b-e-president-inmarsat-maritime) Subsequently, he held strategy and business development leadership at BAE Systems (naval ships and submarines), consulting at AlixPartners (oil/gas and aerospace), and as Managing Director of a $500 million Northrop Grumman portfolio in the UK/Europe.[[2]](https://maritime-executive.com/magazine/executive-achievement-ben-palmer-o-b-e-president-inmarsat-maritime)[[3]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/)[[6]](https://www.maritimeinformed.com/people/ben-palmer-obe.html)

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Trade Price

$47.71

Quantity

2,400

Total Value

$114,504.00

Shares Owned

23,031

Trade Date

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

4 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 3, 2026

Filed 2 days after trade

TECHNOLOGYCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

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