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Freshpet (FRPT) director adds 1,000 shares in open-market purchases

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freshpet, Inc. director David Biegger made open-market purchases of a total of 1,000 shares of common stock on May 18, 2026. The trades were executed in three blocks: 690 shares at $48.50, 172 shares at $50.06, and 138 shares at $51.21, each price reported as a weighted average for multiple transactions within stated ranges. Following these purchases, he directly holds 8,488 shares of Freshpet common stock.

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Insider Biegger David
Role null
Bought 1,000 shs ($49K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 690 $48.50 $33K
Purchase Common Stock 172 $50.06 $9K
Purchase Common Stock 138 $51.21 $7K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,178 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $47.98 to $48.93. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $49.72 to $50.49. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $50.94 to $51.53. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Freshpet, Inc., any security holders of Freshpet, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each price within the range set forth in this Form 4.
Net shares purchased 1,000 shares Open-market common stock buys on May 18, 2026
First purchase tranche 690 shares at $48.50 Common Stock, open-market purchase, weighted-average price
Second purchase tranche 172 shares at $50.06 Common Stock, open-market purchase, weighted-average price
Third purchase tranche 138 shares at $51.21 Common Stock, open-market purchase, weighted-average price
Shares held after transactions 8,488 shares Direct ownership following reported May 18, 2026 trades
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action is described as an open-market purchase 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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported is a weighted average price for multiple transactions"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Form 4 regulatory
"within the range set forth in this Form 4"
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Biegger David

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/18/2026P690A$48.5(1)(4)8,178D
Common Stock05/18/2026P172A$50.06(2)(4)8,350D
Common Stock05/18/2026P138A$51.21(3)(4)8,488D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $47.98 to $48.93.
2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $49.72 to $50.49.
3. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $50.94 to $51.53.
4. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Freshpet, Inc., any security holders of Freshpet, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each price within the range set forth in this Form 4.
/s/ Lisa A. Alexander, as Attorney-in-Fact for the Reporting Person05/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Freshpet (FRPT) director David Biegger report in this Form 4?

David Biegger reported buying a total of 1,000 Freshpet common shares in open-market transactions on May 18, 2026. The filing details three separate purchases at different weighted-average prices and shows his updated direct ownership position afterward.

How many Freshpet (FRPT) shares did the director buy and at what prices?

He bought 1,000 shares in three trades: 690 shares at $48.50, 172 shares at $50.06, and 138 shares at $51.21. Each reported price is a weighted average for multiple transactions within specified price ranges.

What is David Biegger’s Freshpet (FRPT) shareholding after these trades?

After the reported purchases, David Biegger directly holds 8,488 shares of Freshpet common stock. This figure reflects his position following the latest of the May 18, 2026 open-market transactions disclosed in the Form 4.

Were the Freshpet (FRPT) director’s purchases made on the open market?

Yes. All three transactions are coded “P” and described as an open-market purchase or private transaction. The filing also notes that each reported price is a weighted average of multiple trades within a defined price range.

What do the weighted-average prices mean in the Freshpet (FRPT) Form 4?

The weighted-average prices, such as $48.50 and $50.06, reflect the average price paid across multiple small trades within specific ranges. The director undertakes to provide full trade-by-trade pricing details to Freshpet, its security holders, or SEC staff upon request.