Traeger (COOK) executive reports RSU tax share withholding in Form 4 filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Traeger, Inc. executive James H. Hardy Jr., President of Apption Labs, reported routine share-withholding transactions related to equity compensation. On April 15, 2025, the issuer withheld 51,700 shares of common stock at $1.41 per share, and on September 2, 2025 and September 4, 2025, it withheld an additional 90,177 and 15,955 shares at $1.25 and $1.40 per share, respectively. A footnote explains these shares were withheld by the company to satisfy Hardy’s tax withholding obligations upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units, rather than discretionary open-market sales. After these transactions, Hardy directly beneficially owned 1,255,513 Traeger common shares.

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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X

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HARDY JAMES H JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O TRAEGER, INC.

533 SOUTH 400 WEST

(Street)

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Traeger, Inc. [ COOK ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President of Apption Labs

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2025

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	04/15/2025		F		51,700(1)	D	$1.41	1,361,645	D
Common Stock	09/02/2025		F		90,177(1)	D	$1.25	1,271,468	D
Common Stock	09/04/2025		F		15,955(1)	D	$1.4	1,255,513	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to cover the reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Courtland Astill, Attorney-in-fact	01/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Traeger (COOK) insider James H. Hardy Jr. report in this Form 4?

The filing shows that James H. Hardy Jr., President of Apption Labs at Traeger, Inc., reported share-withholding transactions in Traeger common stock tied to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units and related tax obligations.

How many Traeger (COOK) shares were withheld for James H. Hardy Jr.’s taxes?

The issuer withheld 51,700 shares on April 15, 2025, 90,177 shares on September 2, 2025, and 15,955 shares on September 4, 2025 of Traeger common stock to cover Hardy’s tax withholding obligations.

At what prices were the Traeger (COOK) shares withheld in the Form 4?

The reported withholding prices were $1.41 per share on April 15, 2025, $1.25 per share on September 2, 2025, and $1.40 per share on September 4, 2025.

Were these Traeger (COOK) transactions open-market sales by James H. Hardy Jr.?

No. A footnote states that the reported amounts represent shares withheld by Traeger to satisfy Hardy’s tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, not discretionary open-market sales.

How many Traeger (COOK) shares does James H. Hardy Jr. own after these transactions?

Following the most recent reported transaction on September 4, 2025, James H. Hardy Jr. beneficially owned 1,255,513 shares of Traeger common stock, held directly.

What is James H. Hardy Jr.’s role at Traeger (COOK)?

James H. Hardy Jr. is reported as an officer of Traeger, serving as President of Apption Labs, and he filed this Form 4 as a single reporting person.