Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) director acquires 445 shares via RSU conversion

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dutch Bros Inc. director Kathryn George reported an exercise and conversion of restricted stock units into Class A common stock. On February 20, 2026, she converted 445 restricted stock units into 445 shares of Class A common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, increasing her directly held Class A stake to 13,677 shares. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, with the award vesting in four 25% installments tied to dates in 2025 and 2026, including the issuer's 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

George Kathryn

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DUTCH BROS INC.

1930 W RIO SALADO PKWY

(Street)

TEMPE AZ 85281

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dutch Bros Inc. [ BROS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	02/20/2026		M		445	A	$0	13,677	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/20/2026		M			445	(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	445	$0	444	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.

2. The reporting person received an award of restricted stock units, 25% of which will vest on each of August 20, 2025, November 20, 2025, February 20, 2026, and the remaining 25% will vest on the earlier of (i) May 20, 2026, and (ii) the date of the Issuer's 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

Remarks:

	/s/ Betsy Judd, Attorney-in-Fact for Kathryn George	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dutch Bros (BROS) report for Kathryn George?

Dutch Bros reported that director Kathryn George exercised 445 restricted stock units into 445 shares of Class A common stock. This derivative exercise carried a stated price of $0.00 per share and increased her directly held Class A share balance to 13,677 shares.

Was the Dutch Bros (BROS) Form 4 transaction a buy or sell?

The Form 4 for Dutch Bros shows an acquisition through derivative exercise, not an open-market buy or sale. Code “M” reflects the exercise and conversion of restricted stock units into Class A common shares, with no reported sale of shares in this filing.

How many Dutch Bros (BROS) shares does Kathryn George hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Kathryn George directly holds 13,677 shares of Dutch Bros Class A common stock. This total reflects the addition of 445 shares received from exercising and converting restricted stock units on February 20, 2026, as disclosed in the filing.

What are the vesting terms of the Dutch Bros (BROS) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock unit award vests in four 25% installments. Vesting dates include August 20, 2025, November 20, 2025, February 20, 2026, and the earlier of May 20, 2026 or the company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting, according to the Form 4 footnotes.

What does each Dutch Bros (BROS) restricted stock unit represent?

Each Dutch Bros restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer’s Class A common stock. When vested and settled, these units convert into Class A shares, as seen in the February 20, 2026 exercise and conversion reported on the Form 4.