Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) HR chief sells 4,500 shares in open-market trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Polychroni reported an open-market sale of 4,500 shares of Common Stock. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of about $79.21 per share, within a range from $79.00 to $79.59.

After this transaction, she directly holds 24,642 shares. The filing notes that detailed breakdowns of the shares sold at each separate price within the range are available upon request from the company, regulators, or shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 4,500 shares ($356,428)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Polychroni Christina

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Sold 4,500 shs ($356K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	4,500	$79.2063	$356K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 24,642 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 4,500 shares Weighted average sale price: $79.2063 per share Sale price range: $79.00–$79.59 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 4,500 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on 2026-05-19

Weighted average sale price $79.2063 per share Average price for 4,500 shares sold

Sale price range $79.00–$79.59 per share Lowest and highest prices in the reported trades

Shares held after transaction 24,642 shares Direct ownership following the sale

Net shares sold 4,500 shares Net-sell direction from transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average sale price, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"The filing describes the transaction as an open-market sale of Common Stock."

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average sale price financial

"The footnote specifies a weighted average sale price for the shares sold."

Common Stock financial

"The reported transaction involves shares of Common Stock of Chefs' Warehouse, Inc."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"This insider transaction is disclosed in a Form 4 filed with the SEC."

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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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^*

Polychroni Christina

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 EAST RIDGE ROAD

(Street)

RIDGEFIELD CONNECTICUT 06877

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. [ CHEF ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

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	05/19/2026		S		4,500	D	$79.2063(1)	24,642	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. Represents the weighted average sale price of the shares sold ranging from a low of $79.00 to a high of $79.59 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes, upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

	/s/ Alexandros Aldous, Attorney-in-Fact for Christina Polychroni	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** 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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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 Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) report for Christina Polychroni?

Chefs' Warehouse reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Polychroni sold 4,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. This Form 4 filing discloses the sale details, including pricing and her remaining direct ownership position after the transaction.

How many Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) shares did the CHRO sell and at what price?

Christina Polychroni sold 4,500 shares of Chefs' Warehouse Common Stock at a weighted average price of about $79.21 per share. The sales occurred within a disclosed range from $79.00 to $79.59 per share, as noted in the Form 4 footnote.

How many Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) shares does Christina Polychroni hold after the sale?

Following the reported open-market sale, Christina Polychroni directly holds 24,642 shares of Chefs' Warehouse Common Stock. This post-transaction ownership figure comes from the Form 4 and reflects her remaining direct equity position after disposing of 4,500 shares.

What does the weighted average sale price mean in the Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Form 4?

The weighted average sale price of $79.2063 means the 4,500 shares were sold in multiple trades between $79.00 and $79.59. The insider undertook to provide, upon request, the exact number of shares sold at each separate price within that range.

What type of transaction is reported in this Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Form 4?

The filing reports an open-market sale of Common Stock coded as an “S” transaction. This indicates a sale in the market or a private transaction, rather than an option exercise, tax withholding, gift, or other non-market-related share movement.