Director Walter George boosts Freshpet (FRPT) stake with share buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freshpet, Inc. director Walter N. George reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of Common Stock on May 8, 2026 at an average price of $54.67 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 50,746 Freshpet shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,000 shares ($109,340)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider GEORGE WALTER N.

Role null

Bought 2,000 shs ($109K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	2,000	$54.67	$109K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 50,746 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 2,000 shares Purchase price: $54.67 per share Shares owned after: 50,746 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 2,000 shares Open-market Common Stock buy on May 8, 2026

Purchase price $54.67 per share Average price for the 2,000-share transaction

Shares owned after 50,746 shares Direct holdings following the reported purchase

Net buy shares 2,000 shares Net change in non-derivative position from this filing

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, transaction code P

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of Common Stock"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of 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.

Form 4 regulatory

"reported on Form 4 as a direct ownership change"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

transaction code P regulatory

"classified in the filing with transaction code P for a purchase"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

GEORGE WALTER N.

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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	05/08/2026		P		2,000	A	$54.67	50,746	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:

	/s/ Lisa A. Alexander, as Attorney-in-Fact for the Reporting Person	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Freshpet (FRPT) disclose in this Form 4?

Freshpet disclosed that director Walter N. George executed an open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of its Common Stock. The transaction occurred on May 8, 2026, and was reported on Form 4 as a direct ownership change.

How many Freshpet (FRPT) shares did Walter N. George buy and at what price?

Walter N. George bought 2,000 Freshpet Common Stock shares at an average price of $54.67 per share. This open-market purchase increased his directly held position as reported in the Form 4 filing.

What is Walter N. George’s total Freshpet (FRPT) shareholding after this transaction?

After the May 8, 2026 open-market purchase, Walter N. George directly holds 50,746 Freshpet shares. This figure reflects his ownership position immediately following the 2,000-share acquisition reported on the Form 4.

Was the Freshpet (FRPT) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The reported insider transaction was a purchase. Director Walter N. George executed an open-market acquisition of 2,000 Freshpet Common Stock shares, classified in the filing with transaction code P for a purchase in the open market.

Does the Freshpet (FRPT) Form 4 show any derivative security activity?

No derivative securities activity is shown in this Form 4. The filing reports only a single non-derivative transaction, an open-market purchase of 2,000 Common Stock shares, with no options or other derivatives listed in the derivative section.