Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) CCO gets options as shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vita Coco Company, Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Charles van Es reported routine equity-related transactions. On March 5, 2026, a total of 1,458 and 705 shares of common stock were disposed of at $55.175 per share to cover tax withholding obligations upon Restricted Stock Unit vesting, a disposition mandated by the issuer and not a discretionary sale.
On February 20, 2026, van Es was granted a non-qualified stock option covering 14,025 shares at an exercise price of $16.91 per share after specified performance conditions were satisfied, causing that portion to vest. Additional option footnotes describe various grants that vest in equal annual installments over three or four years, contingent on continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
10 transactions reported
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10 txns
Insider
van Es Charles
Role
Chief Commercial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,458 | $55.175 | $80K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 705 | $55.175 | $39K |
| Grant/Award | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 14,025 | $16.91 | $237K |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 83,214 shares (Direct);
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 14,025 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The disposition reported on this Form 4 represents shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units. The disposition is mandated by the Issuer and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. The stock option is eligible to vest if certain performance conditions are met by the target date for the applicable performance condition(s) and expire if the performance conditions are not met by the final target date. The performance conditions applicable were timely satisfied, resulting in vesting of the option as to 14,025 shares on February 20, 2026. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on November 27, 2022. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on August 15, 2025. The stock options vest in four annual equal installments beginning on March 10, 2024. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 4, 2025. 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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Vita Coco (COCO) report for Charles van Es?
Vita Coco reported tax-related share dispositions and an option grant for Chief Commercial Officer Charles van Es. Shares were withheld to satisfy RSU tax obligations, and he received a 14,025-share non-qualified stock option after performance conditions were met on February 20, 2026.
What stock option grant did Vita Coco (COCO) give Charles van Es?
Vita Coco granted Charles van Es a non-qualified stock option for 14,025 shares at an exercise price of $16.91 per share. Footnotes state performance conditions were satisfied, causing this portion to vest on February 20, 2026, making the option eligible for exercise subject to its terms.
How do Charles van Es’s Vita Coco (COCO) stock options vest?
Footnotes describe multiple non-qualified stock option grants for Charles van Es vesting in equal annual installments over three or four years. Some options vest beginning on dates such as November 27, 2022 and March 10, 2024, generally requiring his continuous service on each vesting anniversary.
What performance conditions affected Charles van Es’s Vita Coco (COCO) option vesting?
One non-qualified stock option for 14,025 shares vested only if specified performance conditions were met by target dates. The filing notes those performance conditions were timely satisfied, resulting in vesting of the option as to 14,025 shares on February 20, 2026, at a $16.91 exercise price.