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Dutch Bros (BROS) director awarded 3,099 RSUs and exercises 444 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dutch Bros Inc. director Stephen Gillett reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised derivative rights to acquire 444 shares of Class A Common Stock, bringing his direct holdings in that stock to 18,507 shares. He also received a new grant of 3,099 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one share of Class A Common Stock. The new RSU award vests in four equal 25% installments between August 20, 2026 and the earlier of May 20, 2027 or the date of the company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting.

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Insider Gillett Stephen
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 444 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 3,099 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 444 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 18,507 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. The reporting person received an award of restricted stock units, 25% of which vested on each of August 20, 2025, November 20, 2025, February 20, 2026, and the date of the Issuer's 2026 annual stockholder meeting, which occurred on May 13, 2026. The reporting person received an award of restricted stock units, 25% of which will vest on each of August 20, 2026, November 20, 2026, February 20, 2027, and the remaining 25% will vest on the earlier of (i) May 20, 2027, and (ii) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholder meeting.
Shares acquired via exercise 444 shares Class A Common Stock acquired on May 13, 2026
Shares held after exercise 18,507 shares Class A Common Stock direct holdings post-transaction
New RSU grant 3,099 RSUs Restricted stock units awarded on May 13, 2026
RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU represents one Class A Common Stock share
Legacy RSU exercise 444 RSUs Previously granted RSUs converted and fully exercised
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The reporting person received an award of restricted stock units, 25% of which vested..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
annual stockholder meeting financial
"the date of the Issuer's 2026 annual stockholder meeting, which occurred on May 13, 2026."
An annual stockholder meeting is a yearly gathering where a company's owners (shareholders) receive updates on performance, vote on key issues like board members, executive pay and major corporate plans, and ask questions of management. Think of it as a company town hall where choices about oversight and direction are decided; outcomes can affect management accountability, corporate strategy and ultimately the value and risks of investors’ shares.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Gillett Stephen

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O DUTCH BROS INC.
1930 W RIO SALADO PKWY

(Street)
TEMPE ARIZONA 85281

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dutch Bros Inc. [ BROS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/13/2026M444A$018,507D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/13/2026M444 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock444$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/13/2026A3,099 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock3,099$03,099D
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 vested on each of August 20, 2025, November 20, 2025, February 20, 2026, and the date of the Issuer's 2026 annual stockholder meeting, which occurred on May 13, 2026.
3. The reporting person received an award of restricted stock units, 25% of which will vest on each of August 20, 2026, November 20, 2026, February 20, 2027, and the remaining 25% will vest on the earlier of (i) May 20, 2027, and (ii) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholder meeting.
Remarks:
/s/ Victoria Tullett, Attorney-in-Fact for Stephen Gillett05/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Stephen Gillett report at Dutch Bros (BROS)?

Stephen Gillett reported acquiring 444 shares of Dutch Bros Class A Common Stock through a derivative exercise and received 3,099 restricted stock units. These transactions reflect equity compensation, not open-market buying or selling of the company’s shares.

How many Dutch Bros (BROS) shares does Stephen Gillett hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Stephen Gillett directly holds 18,507 shares of Dutch Bros Class A Common Stock. This figure comes from the Form 4’s post-transaction holdings column for the non-derivative Class A Common Stock line item.

What restricted stock units did Stephen Gillett receive from Dutch Bros (BROS)?

Stephen Gillett received an award of 3,099 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Class A Common Stock. According to the filing, this new RSU grant is structured to vest in four 25% installments over specific dates in 2026 and 2027.

How do Stephen Gillett’s Dutch Bros (BROS) RSUs vest over time?

The new 3,099 restricted stock units vest 25% on August 20, 2026, 25% on November 20, 2026, 25% on February 20, 2027, and the remaining 25% on the earlier of May 20, 2027 or the date of Dutch Bros’ 2027 annual stockholder meeting.

Did Stephen Gillett buy or sell Dutch Bros (BROS) shares on the open market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. Instead, it reports a derivative exercise converting 444 restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock and a grant of 3,099 new restricted stock units as part of his equity compensation.