Director at Jack in the Box (JACK) receives grant of 12,188 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Jack in the Box Inc. board member Mark James King reported an equity award of common stock–settled restricted stock units. He was granted 12,188 restricted stock units, recorded at a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

The award vests 100% on March 3, 2027. Shares are issued on that date unless King elects to defer receipt until his Board service ends. After this grant, his reported direct holdings tied to this award total 12,188 units.

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 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 CA 92123

(City) (State) (Zip)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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

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	03/03/2026		A		12,188(1)	A	$0.00	12,188	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 100% on March 3, 2027, and are issued on that date unless the reporting person has elected to defer receipt of the shares until termination of their Board service.

	STEPHANIE BRINSFIELD by Power of Attorney for Mark James King	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Jack in the Box reported that director Mark James King received a grant of 12,188 restricted stock units. These units represent a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market share purchase or sale, and they will settle in common shares once they vest.

How many Jack in the Box (JACK) shares are covered by Mark James King’s new award?

Mark James King’s award covers 12,188 restricted stock units tied to Jack in the Box common stock. Each unit represents one share deliverable at vesting, making this a sizeable equity-based component of his Board compensation package disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

When do Mark James King’s Jack in the Box (JACK) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Mark James King vest 100% on March 3, 2027. On that date, the units are scheduled to convert into Jack in the Box common shares, subject to his service and any deferral election regarding when he actually receives the shares.

Is Mark James King’s Jack in the Box (JACK) equity award an open-market stock purchase?

No, the Form 4 describes a grant of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per unit. This indicates a stock-based compensation award from Jack in the Box, not an open-market transaction where the director bought or sold existing shares for cash.

Can Mark James King defer receipt of his Jack in the Box (JACK) shares from this award?

Yes. The filing notes that shares are issued when the restricted stock units vest on March 3, 2027, unless King elects to defer receipt. If he defers, delivery occurs after his service on the Board of Directors ends.

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

After this reported transaction, Mark James King’s holdings tied to the grant total 12,188 restricted stock units. These units will convert into an equal number of Jack in the Box common shares when they vest or later if he has chosen to defer settlement.