Healthy Choice Wellness (HCWC) president awarded 400,000 restricted shares with 2026–2027 vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. reported an equity grant to its president, Christopher Santi. A total of 400,000 shares of Class A common stock were awarded as restricted stock at an exercise price of $0.00, classified as derivative securities for reporting purposes. After this grant, Santi directly beneficially owns 579,488 shares of Class A common stock and 400,000 restricted shares.

The restricted stock vests in eight equal quarterly installments, starting on February 13, 2026, and then on each May 13, August 13, and November 13 until fully vested on November 13, 2027. The award also provides for full accelerated vesting if certain change of control events described in his Restricted Stock Award Agreement occur.

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^*

Santi Christopher

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3800 NORTH 28TH WAY, UNIT 1

(Street)

HOLLYWOOD FL 33020

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. [ HCWC ]

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)
12/01/2025

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
Class A Common Stock								579,488	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
Class A Common Stock	$0.00	11/13/2025		A		400,000		(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	400,000	$0.00	400,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock vests in eight equal quarterly installments, commencing on February 13, 2026 and continuing to vest on each subsequent May 13, August 13 and November 13 until fully vested on November 13, 2027. The Restricted Stock will immediately vest upon the occurrence of certain change of control events set forth in the Reporting Person's Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

	/s/ Martin Schrier, as Attorney-in-Fact for Christopher Santi	12/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (HCWC) report?

The company reported that its president, Christopher Santi, received an award of 400,000 shares of Class A common stock as restricted stock at an exercise price of $0.00.

How many Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (HCWC) shares does the president own after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, Christopher Santi beneficially owns 579,488 shares of Class A common stock directly, plus 400,000 restricted shares reported as derivative securities.

What is the vesting schedule for the 400,000 restricted shares at Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (HCWC)?

The 400,000 restricted shares vest in eight equal quarterly installments, starting on February 13, 2026, then on each May 13, August 13 and November 13 until they are fully vested on November 13, 2027.

Is there accelerated vesting for the HCWC president’s restricted stock?

Yes. The filing states that the restricted stock will immediately vest if certain change of control events occur, as described in Christopher Santi’s Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

What role does the reporting person hold at Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (HCWC)?

The reporting person, Christopher Santi, is identified as an officer of Healthy Choice Wellness Corp., serving in the role of President.

Is this Form 4 filed for one or multiple reporting persons at HCWC?

The Form 4 is indicated as being filed by one reporting person, covering the transactions and holdings of Christopher Santi only.