Freshpet (FRPT) HR chief awarded 1,968 restricted stock units in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Machaba Thembeka reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Freshpet, Inc. reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Thembeka Machaba received an equity award of 1,968 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. These units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 15, 2027, contingent on continued service. Following this grant, Machaba directly holds 10,059 shares of Freshpet common stock, reflecting a modest, compensation-related increase in her equity stake rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Machaba Thembeka

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,968	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,059 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Machaba Thembeka

(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 Human Resources 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		1,968(1)	A	$0	10,059	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 did Freshpet (FRPT) insider Thembeka Machaba report on this Form 4?

Thembeka Machaba reported receiving an equity award of 1,968 restricted stock units of Freshpet common stock. The award was granted under the Freshpet, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan as part of her compensation in her role as Chief Human Resources Officer.

How many Freshpet (FRPT) shares does Thembeka Machaba hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Thembeka Machaba holds 10,059 shares of Freshpet common stock directly. This total includes the newly awarded restricted stock units and represents her updated ownership position following the March 10, 2026 equity grant.

Was the Freshpet (FRPT) transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. Machaba received 1,968 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting an award under the Freshpet, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan rather than a cash-funded acquisition.

What is the vesting schedule for Thembeka Machaba’s Freshpet (FRPT) restricted stock units?

The 1,968 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 15, 2027, and each installment is contingent on Machaba’s continued service with Freshpet, aligning her long-term incentives with the company’s performance.

Under which plan were the Freshpet (FRPT) restricted stock units granted to Thembeka Machaba?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Freshpet, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides stock-based awards to align key employees’ interests with shareholders by tying part of their compensation to future Freshpet common stock performance and continued employment.