CAVA (CAVA) chief legal officer purchases 1,000 company shares in open market

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CAVA GROUP, INC. chief legal officer and secretary Joseph John Kadow reported an open-market purchase of common stock. On 2026-05-29, he bought 1,000 shares at $79.00 per share, increasing his directly held position to 5,974 shares, which the filing notes includes unvested restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares ($79,000)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider KADOW JOSEPH JOHN

Role CLO & Secretary

Bought 1,000 shs ($79K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,000	$79.00	$79K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,974 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,000 shares Purchase price: $79.00 per share Shares held after: 5,974 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 1,000 shares Open-market purchase on 2026-05-29

Purchase price $79.00 per share Open-market transaction

Shares held after 5,974 shares Direct ownership after transaction, includes unvested RSUs

Transaction code P Purchase in open market or private transaction

Key Terms

open-market purchase, restricted stock units, Form 4

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"reported an open-market purchase of common stock"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

restricted stock units financial

"Includes unvested restricted stock units."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

KADOW JOSEPH JOHN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CAVA GROUP, INC.

14 RIDGE SQUARE NW, SUITE 500

(Street)

WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20016

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CAVA GROUP, INC. [ CAVA ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/29/2026		P		1,000	A	$79	5,974(1)	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes unvested restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Amit Patel, as Attorney-in-Fact	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CAVA (CAVA) report for Joseph John Kadow?

CAVA reported that Joseph John Kadow, its chief legal officer and secretary, completed an open-market purchase of common stock. He bought 1,000 CAVA shares at $79.00 each, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

How many CAVA (CAVA) shares did Joseph John Kadow buy and at what price?

Joseph John Kadow purchased 1,000 shares of CAVA common stock in an open-market transaction. The filing states he paid $79.00 per share for this purchase, as of the transaction date disclosed in the Form 4.

What are Joseph John Kadow’s CAVA (CAVA) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported purchase, Joseph John Kadow directly holds 5,974 shares of CAVA common stock. The Form 4 notes that this total share figure includes unvested restricted stock units in addition to his vested, directly owned shares.

What role does Joseph John Kadow hold at CAVA (CAVA) in this insider filing?

The Form 4 identifies Joseph John Kadow as an officer of CAVA, serving as chief legal officer and secretary. His status as an executive officer means his equity transactions in CAVA stock must be reported publicly to investors.

Does the CAVA (CAVA) filing mention restricted stock units for Joseph John Kadow?

Yes. A footnote to the Form 4 states that Kadow’s reported total of 5,974 CAVA shares includes unvested restricted stock units. This means part of his disclosed stake consists of equity awards that have not fully vested yet.