Were Corey Baker’s Vita Coco share disposals open-market sales?

No, the reported disposals were not open-market sales. The shares were withheld by Vita Coco to satisfy tax obligations related to Restricted Stock Unit vesting, and the footnote states this disposition was mandated by the issuer, not a discretionary transaction by Corey Baker.

Vita Coco Company (COCO) CFO reports mandated tax share withholdings

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vita Coco Company, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Corey Baker reported mandatory share dispositions tied to equity compensation. On March 5, 2026, 1,327 and 651 shares of common stock were withheld at $55.175 per share to satisfy tax obligations from Restricted Stock Unit vesting, a process mandated by the company rather than a discretionary sale. The filing also updates several non-qualified stock option positions that vest in staged annual installments beginning on dates including March 10, 2024, March 4, 2025, and extending through March 10, 2027.

Insider Trade Summary

7 transactions reported

Mixed 7 txns

Insider BAKER COREY

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,327	$55.175	$73K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	651	$55.175	$36K
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 — 41,828 shares (Direct); Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 9,205 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 vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2024. 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. 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/09/2026 - 07:15 PM

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

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)
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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/05/2026		F⁽¹⁾		1,327	D	$55.175	41,828	D
Common Stock	03/05/2026		F⁽¹⁾		651	D	$55.175	41,177	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
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 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. 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	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Vita Coco CFO Corey Baker reported share dispositions used to cover tax withholding obligations from Restricted Stock Unit vesting. The company withheld 1,327 and 651 common shares on March 5, 2026, rather than Baker selling shares in a discretionary open-market transaction.

At what price were Vita Coco shares withheld for Corey Baker’s taxes?

The company withheld Vita Coco common shares at a price of $55.175 per share. Two blocks of 1,327 and 651 shares were applied at this price on March 5, 2026, to cover Corey Baker’s tax withholding obligations from Restricted Stock Unit vesting.

What role does Corey Baker hold at Vita Coco (COCO)?

Corey Baker serves as Chief Financial Officer of Vita Coco Company, Inc. His Form 4 filing reflects equity-related activity, including tax-withholding share dispositions and updates to non-qualified stock option holdings granted as part of his executive compensation package.

What stock option vesting schedules are disclosed for Vita Coco’s CFO?

Several non-qualified stock option awards for the CFO are disclosed, vesting in equal annual installments. Footnotes describe options beginning to vest on March 10, 2024, another grant vesting 40% with future tranches through March 10, 2027, and additional options starting to vest on March 4, 2025.

Does the Vita Coco CFO Form 4 show changes to option holdings?

Yes. The Form 4 lists multiple non-qualified stock option positions with updated post-transaction balances. Footnotes explain that these options vest over four equal annual installments, contingent on Corey Baker’s continued service through vesting dates between March 2024 and March 2027.