The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. filings document formal disclosures for a NASDAQ-listed specialty food distributor. Recent Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual operating results, financial-condition updates, non-GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA and Regulation FD guidance tied to the company’s food product distribution business.
Proxy and governance filings cover annual meeting matters, director elections, executive compensation, equity awards, board composition and director changes. The filings also identify the company’s common stock structure and exchange listing, providing regulatory context for its public-company reporting and shareholder governance.
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) insider activity: The company’s Chief Financial Officer sold 22,000 shares of common stock on 11/04/2025 at a weighted average price of $62.11 per share. The filing notes the sales were made for estate planning purposes, with individual trade prices ranging from $61.715 to $62.51.
Following the transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 125,892 shares, held directly. This Form 4 reflects personal share sales by an executive and does not describe any company-level operational or financial changes.
The Chefs’ Warehouse (CHEF) reported Q3 results showing higher sales and earnings. Net sales were $1,021,319, up 9.6% year over year, with gross profit of $247,191 and a gross margin of 24.2%. Net income was $19,148, and diluted EPS was $0.44.
Growth was driven by specialty volume and pricing: specialty case count rose about 3.2% with higher unique customers and placements, while center‑of‑the‑plate pounds fell 1.1% following an exit from a non‑core commodity poultry program. SG&A was $208,125 (20.4% of sales vs. 20.7% last year), and interest expense decreased to $10,535.
Year‑to‑date, net sales reached $3,006,973 and net income totaled $50,677 (diluted EPS $1.18). Cash was $65,061, working capital excluding cash was $398,177, and availability under the ABL was $159,516. Long‑term debt was $711,738. The ABL was amended on August 20, 2025 to extend maturity to August 20, 2030, and the term loan spread was reduced in June 2025. Remaining share repurchase authorization was $67,617. Subsequent to quarter‑end, CHEF agreed to acquire Italco Food Products for $16,500, including $5,500 cash and an $11,000 unsecured note.
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing financial results for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 26, 2025, as detailed in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The company stated the Item 2.02 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished, not filed and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities, nor incorporated by reference except as expressly set forth.