Freshpet (FRPT) president covers taxes by disposing 1,574 shares of stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freshpet, Inc. president Scott James Morris reported a tax-related share disposition involving 1,574 shares of common stock. On January 3, 2026, 1,574 shares were disposed of at $60.15 per share under transaction code “F,” which reflects shares withheld to cover taxes on the vesting of 4,619 restricted stock units granted on January 3, 2025, representing one-third of a 13,858-unit award. After this transaction, he beneficially owns 194,538 shares directly. This direct position consists of 9,239 restricted stock units from the 2025 award, 5,192 additional restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 15, 2026, and 180,107 shares of common stock. He also indirectly holds 30,858 shares of common stock through the Scott Morris 2020 Family Trust.

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^*

Morris Scott James

(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)
	President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/03/2026

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	01/03/2026		F		1,574(1)	D	$60.15	194,538(2)	D
Common Stock								30,858	I	By Scott Morris 2020 Family Trust

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 disposition of shares to pay the applicable withholding taxes upon the vesting of 4,619 restricted stock units issued to the reporting person on January 3, 2025, which is 1/3 of the original award of 13,858 restricted stock units. The remaining 9,239 restricted stock units will vest in equal annual installments on January 3, 2026 and January 3, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the Company.

2. Consists of (i) 9,239 restricted stock units subject to the vesting conditions set forth in footnote 1 above, (ii) 5,192 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 15, 2026, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the Company and (iii) 180,107 shares of common stock.

	/s/ Lisa Alexander, as attorney-in-fact for the Reporting Person	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Freshpet (FRPT) report for its president Scott James Morris?

Freshpet’s president Scott James Morris reported a Form 4 transaction showing the disposition of 1,574 shares of common stock on January 3, 2026, coded as an “F” transaction.

Why were 1,574 Freshpet shares disposed of by the president?

The 1,574 shares were disposed of to pay applicable withholding taxes upon the vesting of 4,619 restricted stock units, which is one-third of an original award of 13,858 restricted stock units granted on January 3, 2025.

At what price were the Freshpet shares used for tax withholding valued?

The 1,574 shares of Freshpet common stock used to cover withholding taxes were reported at a price of $60.15 per share.

How many Freshpet shares does Scott James Morris own after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction, Scott James Morris beneficially owns 194,538 shares of Freshpet common stock directly and 30,858 shares indirectly through the Scott Morris 2020 Family Trust.

What restricted stock units does the Freshpet president still hold and when do they vest?

He holds 9,239 restricted stock units from the January 3, 2025 award, vesting in equal annual installments on January 3, 2026 and January 3, 2027, and an additional 5,192 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 15, 2026, all subject to his continued service.

What portion of the Freshpet president’s holdings are common stock versus restricted stock units?

His direct beneficial ownership includes 180,107 shares of common stock and two restricted stock unit awards totaling 14,431 units (9,239 units from the 2025 award and 5,192 units vesting from March 15, 2026), in addition to 30,858 shares indirectly held through the Scott Morris 2020 Family Trust.