Insider Trading April 16, 2026 04:58 PM

Venture Global General Counsel Disposes of $13.9M in Stock, Exercises Matching Options

Keith D. Larson sold 1,111,112 Class A shares across two days while exercising options for the same number of shares; company reports robust LNG shipments and secures financing and commercial deals

By Sofia Navarro VG
Venture Global General Counsel Disposes of $13.9M in Stock, Exercises Matching Options
VG

Keith D. Larson, General Counsel and Secretary of Venture Global, Inc. (VG), sold 1,111,112 Class A shares on April 15 and 16, 2026 for proceeds of $13,895,733, in transactions executed at prices between $12.3759 and $12.6364 per share. On those same dates he exercised options to purchase an identical number of shares at $0.79 per share. The company reported first-quarter LNG export and revenue metrics, completed financing actions, signed a multi-year supply deal, and saw a rating upgrade from Morgan Stanley.

Key Points

  • Keith D. Larson sold 1,111,112 Class A shares on April 15 and 16, 2026, for total proceeds of $13,895,733; he concurrently exercised options to acquire an identical number of shares at $0.79 per share.
  • Venture Global reported first-quarter LNG exports of 130 cargos and revenue recognition for 480.8 TBtu, with contributions of 141.2 TBtu from Calcasieu Pass and 339.6 TBtu from Plaquemines.
  • The company secured a $1.75 billion credit facility for Calcasieu Pass Funding LLC, signed a five-year supply agreement with Vitol for about 1.5 million tonnes per annum starting in 2026, and settled an arbitration with Edison expected to conclude by end of Q2 2026.

Insider transactions

Keith D. Larson, who serves as General Counsel and Secretary at Venture Global, Inc. (EXCHANGE: VG), completed the sale of 1,111,112 shares of Class A Common Stock over two trading sessions on April 15 and April 16, 2026, according to SEC filings. The disposals generated aggregate proceeds of $13,895,733, with the per-share sale prices reported in the range of $12.3759 to $12.6364.

The filings show the sales were evenly split across the two dates, with 555,556 shares sold on April 15 and another 555,556 shares sold on April 16. On the same days, Larson exercised options to acquire 1,111,112 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.79 per share, for a total exercise cost of $877,778.


Share performance and valuation context

Venture Global’s stock has recorded a notable advance this year, rising 78.8% year-to-date and gaining 34% over the prior six months. At the same time, InvestingPro analysis included in disclosure with the filings flags the shares as currently trading above InvestingPro’s Fair Value estimate.


Operational and financial developments

In its recent first-quarter report, Venture Global disclosed export activity and revenue recognition metrics tied to liquefied natural gas. The company reported the export of 130 LNG cargos and recognized revenue for 480.8 trillion British thermal units, or TBtu, of LNG during the quarter. Of that total, the Calcasieu Pass facility contributed 141.2 TBtu while the Plaquemines facility accounted for 339.6 TBtu.

On the financing front, Venture Global’s subsidiary, Calcasieu Pass Funding LLC, arranged a $1.75 billion credit facility. Company disclosures indicate that proceeds from this facility were used in part to redeem preferred equity interests held by Stonepeak Bayou Holdings II LP.


Commercial and legal items

Venture Global announced a five-year supply agreement with Vitol that will begin in 2026 and covers approximately 1.5 million tonnes per annum. The company described this contract as part of efforts to diversify contract tenors. Separately, Venture Global and Edison have reached a settlement in an arbitration dispute related to the Calcasieu Pass project, with the settlement expected to be finalized by the end of the second quarter of 2026.


Analyst views and market exposure

Investment bank Morgan Stanley recently upgraded its rating on Venture Global from Underweight to Overweight. Analyst Devin McDermott pointed to the company’s material exposure to rising global LNG prices as a key factor behind the upgrade. McDermott noted that roughly 30% of Venture Global’s cargo sales for 2026 remain open to the market and that there is significant unsold capacity extending through 2029. The upgrade reflects the sensitivity of Venture Global’s EBITDA to changes in LNG prices.


Where investors can find additional research

For investors seeking expanded valuation and performance detail, a comprehensive Pro Research Report for Venture Global is available on InvestingPro, which covers this company along with more than 1,400 other U.S. equities.

Risks

  • Valuation risk - InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares are trading above its Fair Value estimate, which may signal downside risk if market expectations shift.
  • Market exposure risk - Around 30% of 2026 cargo sales are open to the market and significant capacity remains unsold through 2029, leaving earnings sensitive to volatile LNG price movements that affect the energy sector and commodity-linked revenues.
  • Execution and legal settlement timing - The arbitration settlement with Edison is expected to be finalized by the end of Q2 2026 and any delay or modification could affect project timelines and related financial plans.

More from Insider Trading

Astera Labs CEO Disposes $518K in Stock Under 10b5-1 Plan Apr 16, 2026 Forager Fund Reduces Stake in Regional Management, Selling $1.44M in Shares Apr 16, 2026 Aura Biosciences Legal Chief Sells Shares to Cover Taxes as Stock Trades Near Year High Apr 16, 2026 Pinterest Director Disposes $42,000 in Stock as Analysts Weigh In Apr 16, 2026 Gilead Executive Sells $422,880 in Stock as Company Advances HIV Access and AI Collaboration Apr 16, 2026