Freshpet (FRPT) grants CAO Nishu Patel 983 restricted stock units

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Patel Nishu D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Freshpet, Inc. reported that Chief Accounting Officer Nishu D. Patel received an equity grant of 983 restricted stock units tied to Common Stock. These units were awarded under the Freshpet, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and carry no purchase price. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 15, 2027, contingent on Patel’s continued service. Following this award, Patel directly holds 3,963 shares or share-equivalents of Freshpet stock.

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 NJ 07921

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/10/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/10/2026		A		983(1)	A	$0	3,963	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. Consists of restricted stock units in respect of shares of Common Stock awarded to the Reporting Person under the Freshpet, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 15, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer.

	/s/ Lisa Alexander, as attorney-in-fact for the Reporting Person	03/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Freshpet reported that Chief Accounting Officer Nishu D. Patel received 983 restricted stock units tied to Common Stock. The grant is a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

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

After the award, Nishu D. Patel is shown as directly holding 3,963 shares or share-equivalents of Freshpet stock. This total includes the newly granted 983 restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 filing.

What are the terms of the 983 restricted stock units granted by Freshpet (FRPT)?

The 983 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 15, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on Patel’s continued service with Freshpet under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Is the Freshpet (FRPT) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 reflects an acquisition via grant of 983 restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase or sale. The transaction code “A” indicates a grant or award as part of equity compensation.

Under which plan were the restricted stock units for Freshpet (FRPT) granted?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Freshpet, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation awards to company personnel, including restricted stock units that vest over time.