John B. Sanfilippo (NASDAQ: JBSS) cuts VP General Counsel post

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. reported a leadership change in its legal function. On August 5, 2025, the company eliminated the position of Vice President, General Counsel. As a direct result of this role being removed, Gina Lakatos left the company on the same date to pursue other opportunities.

The company publicly thanked Ms. Lakatos for her guidance, contributions, and for helping develop its legal function during her tenure. The filing focuses solely on this organizational change and does not discuss other operational or financial matters.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Company removes VP General Counsel role; governance impact appears limited.

The company eliminated its Vice President, General Counsel position on August 5, 2025, leading to the departure of Gina Lakatos the same day. The filing characterizes this as a position elimination rather than a standalone resignation, and includes a formal acknowledgment of her contributions.

From an investor perspective, this is a targeted organizational change within the legal function, without any accompanying disclosure of disputes, investigations, or strategic shifts. Future disclosures in periodic reports may clarify how legal responsibilities are reallocated, but based on this event alone, the impact on the broader business outlook appears limited.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 08, 2025 (August 05, 2025)

JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			0-19681	36-2419677
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1703 N. RANDALL ROAD
Elgin, Illinois				60123-7820
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (847) 289-1800

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share		JBSS		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On August 5, 2025, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the elimination of the position of Vice President, General Counsel. As a result of this position elimination, Gina Lakatos left the Company to pursue other opportunities on August 5, 2025. The Company wishes to thank Ms. Lakatos for her significant guidance and contributions, in addition to her role in the development of the Company’s legal function during her tenure at the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC.
Date:	August 8, 2025	By:	/s/ Frank S. Pellegrino
			Frank S. Pellegrino Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration

FAQ

What leadership change did JBSS disclose on August 5, 2025?

On August 5, 2025, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. disclosed that it eliminated the position of Vice President, General Counsel, resulting in the departure of Gina Lakatos on that date.

Why did Gina Lakatos leave John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)?

Gina Lakatos left John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. because the company eliminated the position of Vice President, General Counsel, and she departed on August 5, 2025 to pursue other opportunities.

Did JBSS provide any commentary on Gina Lakatos’s tenure?

Yes. The company thanked Gina Lakatos for her significant guidance, contributions, and her role in developing the company’s legal function during her tenure.

Does the JBSS 8-K mention any other executive departures or appointments?

No. This 8-K focuses on the elimination of the Vice President, General Counsel role and the resulting departure of Gina Lakatos, without mentioning other executive departures or new appointments.

Are there any financial or operational impacts discussed related to this JBSS leadership change?

The disclosure is limited to the organizational change in the legal function and does not discuss financial results, operational changes, or other business impacts.

Who signed the JBSS 8-K reporting the departure of the General Counsel?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by Frank S. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, dated August 8, 2025.