Vita Coco CEO reports tax-withholding share disposition

Vita Coco Company, Inc. director and Chief Executive Officer Martin Roper reported a disposition of common stock that was used to cover tax withholding on vested Restricted Stock Units.

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Vita Coco Company, Inc. director and Chief Executive Officer Martin Roper reported a disposition of common stock that was used to cover tax withholding on vested Restricted Stock Units. On March 5, 2026, 5,363 shares of common stock were withheld at $55.175 per share, leaving him with 298,484 directly held shares. The filing notes this tax-withholding disposition was mandated by the company and was not a discretionary transaction by Roper. He also reports indirect ownership of common stock through exempt family trusts for Christopher, Peter, and Thomas Roper, and through his spouse, plus several fully vested or time-vesting non-qualified stock options.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 5,363 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 12 txns

Insider Roper Martin

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	5,363	$55.175	$296K
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)	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 298,484 shares (Direct); Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 1,284,593 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 215,631 shares (Indirect, by Chris Roper FT); Common Stock — 216,131 shares (Indirect, by Peter Roper FT); Common Stock — 216,131 shares (Indirect, by Thomas Roper FT); Common Stock — 41,200 shares (Indirect, by Spouse)

Footnotes (9)

1. F1. 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.
2. F2. These shares are held by the Christopher G. Roper Exempt Family Trust.
3. F3. These shares are held by the Peter S. Roper Exempt Family Trust.
4. F4. These shares are held by the Thomas L. Roper Exempt Family Trust.
5. F5. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable.
6. F6. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on November 27, 2022.
7. F7. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2024.
8. F8. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 4, 2025.
9. F9. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2026.

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What insider transaction did Vita Coco (COCO) CEO Martin Roper report?

Martin Roper reported a tax-withholding disposition of Vita Coco common stock. On March 5, 2026, 5,363 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to vested RSUs, at a price of $55.175 per share, rather than an open-market sale.

Was the Vita Coco (COCO) CEO’s Form 4 transaction a discretionary sale?

The Form 4 states the disposition was mandated by Vita Coco. Shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities upon RSU vesting, and the filing specifies it does not represent a discretionary transaction by CEO Martin Roper, distinguishing it from a voluntary open-market sale.

How many Vita Coco (COCO) shares does CEO Martin Roper hold directly after the transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Martin Roper directly holds 298,484 shares of Vita Coco common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership following the 5,363-share withholding related to Restricted Stock Unit vesting and associated tax obligations on March 5, 2026.

What indirect Vita Coco (COCO) share holdings are associated with Martin Roper?

Indirect Vita Coco holdings reported include common stock held by the Christopher G. Roper Exempt Family Trust, Peter S. Roper Exempt Family Trust, Thomas L. Roper Exempt Family Trust, and by his spouse. These positions are reported as indirect ownership interests on the Form 4.

What stock options does Vita Coco (COCO) CEO Martin Roper report on this Form 4?

The filing lists several non-qualified stock options held directly by Martin Roper. One option is fully vested and currently exercisable, while others vest in four equal annual installments beginning on November 27, 2022, March 10, 2024, March 4, 2025, and March 3, 2026.

What does transaction code F mean in the Vita Coco (COCO) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates a payment of tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, shares of Vita Coco common stock were withheld to satisfy taxes due on RSU vesting, rather than being sold in a market transaction initiated by the insider.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/09/2026 - 07:16 PM Learn about SEC filing 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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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^*

Roper Martin

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/05/2026

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	03/05/2026		F(1)		5,363	D	$55.175	298,484	D
Common Stock								215,631	I	by Chris Roper FT(2)
Common Stock								216,131	I	by Peter Roper FT(3)
Common Stock								216,131	I	by Thomas Roper FT(4)
Common Stock								41,200	I	by Spouse

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)	$10.178							(5)	09/19/2029	Common Stock	579,670		579,670	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$10.178							(5)	01/11/2031	Common Stock	40,950		40,950	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$15							(6)	10/21/2031	Common Stock	298,507		298,507	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$16.91							(7)	03/10/2033	Common Stock	46,875		46,875	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$16.91							(5)	03/10/2033	Common Stock	185,133		185,133	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$26.18							(8)	03/04/2034	Common Stock	62,743		62,743	D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$32.78							(9)	03/03/2035	Common Stock	70,715		70,715	D

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. These shares are held by the Christopher G. Roper Exempt Family Trust.

3. These shares are held by the Peter S. Roper Exempt Family Trust.

4. These shares are held by the Thomas L. Roper Exempt Family Trust.

5. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable.

6. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on November 27, 2022.

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

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

9. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2026.

	/s/ Alison Klein, attorney-in-fact for Martin Roper	03/09/2026
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