Jack in the Box (JACK) interim CEO awarded 186,901-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

King Mark James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

JACK IN THE BOX INC reported that Exec Chairman & Interim CEO Mark James King received an equity grant of 186,901 shares of common stock as a compensation award. The award is structured as restricted stock units that vest in twelve equal monthly installments starting one month after the grant date.

After this grant, King directly holds 199,089 shares of common stock. Footnote disclosure states that after-tax net shares from this award are subject to a 50% holding requirement until he meets a multiple-of-salary stock ownership requirement, reinforcing ongoing alignment with shareholders.

Insights

Executive compensation analyst

Large, structured equity grant to executive chair, compensation-related and not a market trade.

Exec Chairman & Interim CEO Mark James King received 186,901 restricted stock units as a share-based award at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, indicating compensation rather than an open-market purchase. The shares follow a twelve-month vesting schedule beginning one month after grant.

The filing shows King holding 199,089 shares directly after the grant, so this award represents most of his reported equity position. Footnote terms require 50% of after-tax net shares to be held until a multiple-of-salary stock ownership requirement is met, tying a portion of his wealth to JACK IN THE BOX INC performance over time.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider King Mark James

Role Exec Chairman & Interim CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	COMMON STOCK	186,901	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 199,089 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity award size: 186,901 shares Award price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 199,089 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Equity award size 186,901 shares Restricted stock unit grant to Exec Chairman & Interim CEO

Award price per share $0.0000 per share Grant/award acquisition, compensation-related

Shares after transaction 199,089 shares Direct holdings following the grant

Vesting schedule 12 equal installments Monthly vesting starting one month after grant

Holding requirement 50% of after-tax net shares Held until multiple-of-salary stock ownership requirement met

Key Terms

restricted stock units, stock ownership requirement, after-tax net shares, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"These securities are restricted stock units that vest in twelve equal installments"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

stock ownership requirement financial

"until meeting a multiple of salary stock ownership requirement"

after-tax net shares financial

"with after-tax net shares subject to a 50% holding requirement"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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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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^*

King Mark James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9357 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92123

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
JACK IN THE BOX INC [ JACK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec Chairman & Interim CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	05/12/2026		A		186,901(1)	A	$0.00	199,089	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. These securities are restricted stock units that vest in twelve equal installments commencing one month from the grant date, with after-tax net shares subject to a 50% holding requirement until meeting a multiple of salary stock ownership requirement.

	STEPHANIE BRINSFIELD by Power of Attorney for Mark James King	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did JACK (Jack in the Box Inc) report for Mark James King?

Jack in the Box reported that Exec Chairman & Interim CEO Mark James King received a grant of 186,901 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award, rather than buying shares on the open market, increasing his direct equity holdings in the company.

How many Jack in the Box (JACK) shares does Mark James King hold after this award?

After the equity grant, Mark James King directly holds 199,089 shares of Jack in the Box common stock. This total reflects the newly awarded 186,901 restricted stock unit-linked shares combined with his prior holdings reported in the same Form 4 filing.

What are the vesting terms of Mark James King’s 186,901-share award at JACK?

The 186,901-share restricted stock unit award vests in twelve equal installments, beginning one month from the grant date. This monthly vesting structure gradually delivers shares over a one-year period, rather than providing the entire award immediately upon grant.

Are there holding requirements on Mark James King’s new Jack in the Box shares?

Yes. The footnote states that after-tax net shares from the restricted stock unit award are subject to a 50% holding requirement. That 50% must be held until Mark James King meets a multiple-of-salary stock ownership requirement set by Jack in the Box.

Did Mark James King buy or sell JACK stock in the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market buy or sell occurred. The Form 4 shows an “A” code transaction, meaning a grant or award acquisition of 186,901 shares at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, indicating compensation rather than a market trade.

What does the “A” transaction code mean in this JACK Form 4 filing?

The “A” transaction code in this Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. Here, it reflects the award of 186,901 restricted stock unit-linked common shares to Mark James King as part of his executive compensation package.