CFO of Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) receives 4,401-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vita Coco Company, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Corey Baker reported an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On February 20, 2026, he acquired 4,401 shares of Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a grant or award, bringing his directly held common shares to 43,155.

The restricted stock units will vest in four equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date, as long as he remains in continuous service, and shares will be automatically withheld on each vesting date to cover tax obligations. The filing also updates holdings and vesting schedules for several non-qualified stock options that vest in staged annual installments through future dates.

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^*

BAKER COREY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

111 5TH AVENUE

2ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10003

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vita Coco Company, Inc. [ COCO ]

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

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

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
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A(1)		4,401	A	$0	43,155	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
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$16.91							(2)	03/10/2033	Common Stock	9,205		9,205	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$24.35							(3)	05/10/2033	Common Stock	13,481		13,481	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$26.18							(4)	03/04/2034	Common Stock	8,746		8,746	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$27.59							(3)	08/07/2033	Common Stock	11,547		11,547	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$33.36							(5)	03/04/2035	Common Stock	13,218		13,218	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units that will vest in four annual equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date provided that the Reporting Person remains in continuous service on each vesting date. Unless otherwise provided, on each vesting date shares of Common Stock will automatically be withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in a non-discretionary transaction.

2. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2024.

3. The stock option is vested as to 40% and will vest the remaining 30% on March 10, 2025, 20% on March 10, 2026 and 10% on March 10, 2027.

4. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 4, 2025.

5. The Reporting Person was granted stock options that will vest in four annual equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date provided that the Reporting Person remains in continuous service on each vesting date.

	/s/ Alison Klein, attorney-in-fact for Corey Baker	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Vita Coco (COCO) report for CFO Corey Baker?

Vita Coco reported that CFO Corey Baker received a grant of 4,401 shares of Common Stock on February 20, 2026. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share as an equity grant, not an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Vita Coco (COCO) shares does Corey Baker hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Corey Baker directly holds 43,155 shares of Vita Coco Common Stock. This total reflects the addition of 4,401 awarded shares, as disclosed in the filing, and represents his direct ownership position following the transaction.

How do Corey Baker’s restricted stock units in Vita Coco (COCO) vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Corey Baker vest in four equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date. Vesting requires he remain in continuous service, and on each vesting date, shares are automatically withheld to satisfy his tax withholding obligations.

Does Vita Coco’s CFO sell any shares in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 does not report any sales of Vita Coco shares by the CFO. It records an acquisition of 4,401 Common Stock shares as a grant and provides updated holdings and vesting details for several non-qualified stock options.

What does the Form 4 say about Vita Coco (COCO) stock options held by the CFO?

The Form 4 lists several non-qualified stock options held directly by the CFO, each with a specified number of underlying shares. Footnotes describe vesting schedules in equal annual installments and percentage-based vesting over multiple years, extending through future vesting dates.

How are taxes handled for Corey Baker’s Vita Coco (COCO) restricted stock units?

On each vesting date for the restricted stock units, shares of Vita Coco Common Stock are automatically withheld to cover Corey Baker’s tax withholding obligations. This withholding occurs as a non-discretionary transaction, according to the footnote in the Form 4.