Dole (NYSE: DOLE) Executive Chairman details Form 3 share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dole plc Executive Chairman Carl Patrick McCann has filed a Form 3 detailing his equity interests in the company. He reports a stock option to buy 106,026 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $16.0000 per share, expiring on July 29, 2031.

He also reports direct ownership of 782,536 ordinary shares, which includes 40,452 shares underlying an RSU vesting on December 31, 2026, 33,139 shares underlying an RSU vesting on February 28, 2028, and 32,959 shares underlying an RSU vesting on February 28, 2029. In addition, he has indirect holdings through a profit sharing plan, an employee benefits plan, a private limited company, and family accounts.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

McCann Carl Patrick

(Last) (First) (Middle)

29 NORTH ANNE STREET

(Street)

DUBLIN

(City) (State) (Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dole plc [ DOLE ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Shares	782,536(1)	D
Ordinary Shares	8,724	I	By Profit Sharing Plan
Ordinary Shares	134,165	I	By Employee Benefits Plan
Ordinary Shares	7,299,375	I	By Private Limited Company(2)
Ordinary Shares	220	I	By Children

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)	07/30/2024	07/29/2031	Ordinary Shares	106,026	$16	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 40,452 ordinary shares underlying a restricted stock unit ("RSU") that vests on December 31, 2026, 33,139 ordinary shares underlying a RSU that vests on February 28, 2028, and 32,959 ordinary shares underlying an RSU that vests on February 28, 2029.

2. The reported ordinary shares are held by Scott Limited, a private limited company of which the reporting person is a director. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these ordinary shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Jared Gale, as attorney-in-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Carl Patrick McCann report in his Dole (DOLE) Form 3 filing?

He reports his initial ownership in Dole, including direct ordinary shares, a stock option, and several indirect holdings. This filing establishes his baseline equity position as Executive Chairman at the time of becoming a reporting insider.

How many Dole (DOLE) shares are tied to McCann’s stock option?

He reports a stock option over 106,026 ordinary shares with an exercise price of $16.0000 per share. The option expires on July 29, 2031, indicating a long-dated equity incentive aligned with Dole’s future performance.

What restricted stock units does McCann hold in Dole (DOLE)?

His direct 782,536 ordinary shares include 40,452 shares from RSUs vesting December 31, 2026, 33,139 from RSUs vesting February 28, 2028, and 32,959 from RSUs vesting February 28, 2029, showing multi-year equity-based compensation.

What indirect Dole (DOLE) share holdings associated with McCann are disclosed?

He reports indirect ordinary share holdings through a profit sharing plan, an employee benefits plan, a private limited company, and accounts held by his children. Some of these, such as shares held by Scott Limited, include a disclaimer of beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Does the Dole (DOLE) Form 3 show any recent insider buying or selling by McCann?

No buy or sell transactions are reported; the entries are described as holdings with unknown transaction codes. The filing functions as an initial ownership snapshot rather than a record of recent trades or open-market purchases or sales.

What is the significance of the Scott Limited holding in McCann’s Dole (DOLE) disclosure?

Ordinary shares reported as held by Scott Limited belong to a private limited company where McCann is a director. He disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, clarifying his economic stake versus control.