Freshpet CAO reports 193-share tax withholding

Freshpet, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Nishu D. Patel reported a routine share disposition related to equity compensation.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/30/2026 - 04:05 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freshpet, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Nishu D. Patel reported a routine share disposition related to equity compensation. On June 28, 2026, 193 shares of common stock were withheld at $57.43 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units. Following this tax-withholding transaction, Patel directly holds 3,581 shares of Freshpet common stock. This was not an open-market purchase or sale, but an automatic mechanism tied to compensation vesting.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 193 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Patel Nishu D.

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	193	$57.43	$11K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,581 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax obligations.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 193 shares Withholding price: $57.43 per share Shares held after transaction: 3,581 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 193 shares Tax-withholding disposition on June 28, 2026

Withholding price $57.43 per share Value used for withheld shares

Shares held after transaction 3,581 shares Direct holdings after tax withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax obligations."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Freshpet (FRPT) report for Nishu D. Patel?

Freshpet reported that Chief Accounting Officer Nishu D. Patel had 193 shares of common stock withheld to pay taxes on vested restricted stock units. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade, and is a routine compensation-related event.

Was the Freshpet (FRPT) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 for Freshpet shows no open-market sale. Instead, 193 shares were automatically withheld to cover tax obligations on restricted stock unit vesting, a common mechanism that does not reflect an active buy or sell decision.

How many Freshpet (FRPT) shares does Nishu D. Patel hold after this Form 4?

After the reported tax-withholding transaction, Chief Accounting Officer Nishu D. Patel directly holds 3,581 shares of Freshpet common stock. The filing shows this updated position following the withholding of 193 shares for equity award tax obligations.

What does the 193-share tax-withholding disposition mean for Freshpet (FRPT) investors?

The 193-share tax-withholding disposition is a routine administrative event tied to restricted stock unit vesting. Shares were withheld at $57.43 per share to satisfy taxes, rather than sold in the open market, so it carries limited informational value for investors.

What price was used for the withheld Freshpet (FRPT) shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 indicates the 193 withheld shares of Freshpet common stock were valued at $57.43 per share. This price is used to calculate the tax-withholding amount when restricted stock units vest and shares are delivered to the executive.

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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^*

Patel Nishu D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O FRESHPET, INC.

1450 US-206

(Street)

BEDMINSTER NEW JERSEY 07921

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Freshpet, Inc. [ FRPT ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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	06/28/2026		F		193(1)	D	$57.43	3,581	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 withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax obligations.

	/s/ Andrew Lampert, as attorney-in-fact for the Reporting Person	06/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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