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Kraft Heinz (KHC) CEO Steven Cahillane purchases 213,106 shares in open market

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Kraft Heinz Co Chief Executive Officer and director Steven A. Cahillane bought additional common shares of the company. On May 12, 2026, he completed an open-market purchase of 213,106 shares of Kraft Heinz common stock at a weighted average price of $23.4616 per share, executed in multiple trades between $23.30 and $23.57. Following this transaction, he directly holds 635,160 common shares, and indirectly holds 1,540.816 shares through a 401(k) plan. The indirect holdings include 7,524 shares that were acquired through a dividend reinvestment program.

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Kraft Heinz CEO made a sizable open-market share purchase, increasing his direct equity stake.

Chief Executive Officer Steven A. Cahillane bought 213,106 Kraft Heinz common shares in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $23.4616 per share. Open-market purchases are discretionary, meaning the executive chose to commit additional personal capital.

After the trade, Cahillane directly owns 635,160 shares, plus 1,540.816 shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan, which includes 7,524 shares from a dividend reinvestment program. The filing does not show any concurrent sales or option exercises, so the net effect is an increased equity position.

Because this transaction was executed across multiple trades between $23.30 and $23.57, the reported price is a weighted average. Future company filings may provide additional context if this purchase is part of a broader ownership strategy or compensation-related planning.

Insider CAHILLANE STEVEN A
Role Chief Executive Officer
Bought 213,106 shs ($5.00M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 213,106 $23.4616 $5.00M
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 635,160 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,540.816 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $23.30 to $23.57. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. Mr. Cahillane hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC Staff, the Issuer, or a stockholder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and the prices at which the transaction was effected. Includes an additional 7,524 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment program.
Open-market shares purchased 213,106 shares Common Stock bought on May 12, 2026
Weighted average purchase price $23.4616 per share Open-market purchase on May 12, 2026
Price range of trades $23.30–$23.57 per share Multiple trade executions for the purchase
Direct holdings after transaction 635,160 shares Common Stock directly owned post-purchase
Indirect 401(k) holdings 1,540.816 shares Common Stock held via 401(k) plan
Dividend reinvestment shares 7,524 shares Acquired through dividend reinvestment program
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: open-market purchase"
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 purchase price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price."
The weighted average purchase price is the average cost per share you paid across multiple buys, calculated so larger purchases count more than smaller ones. Imagine buying apples at different prices: the overall price you effectively paid depends on how many apples you bought at each price. Investors use it to measure true cost basis, calculate gains or losses, decide when to sell, and manage taxes and portfolio performance.
dividend reinvestment program financial
"Includes an additional 7,524 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment program."
A dividend reinvestment program lets investors automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of taking the money as cash. Think of it like an automatic savings plan that turns small payouts into additional ownership, often including fractional shares, which can speed up compound growth and reduce the need for manual buying decisions — a convenience that can boost long-term returns for shareholders.
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: By 401(k) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
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*
CAHILLANE STEVEN A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
1 PPG PLACE SUITE 3400

(Street)
PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 15222

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kraft Heinz Co [ KHC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026
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 Stock05/12/2026P213,106A$23.4616(1)635,160(2)D
Common Stock1,540.816IBy 401(k) Plan
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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $23.30 to $23.57. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. Mr. Cahillane hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC Staff, the Issuer, or a stockholder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and the prices at which the transaction was effected.
2. Includes an additional 7,524 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment program.
Remarks:
/s/ Heidi Miller, by Power of Attorney05/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Kraft Heinz (KHC) report for CEO Steven Cahillane?

Kraft Heinz reported that CEO Steven A. Cahillane purchased 213,106 shares of common stock in the open market. The weighted average price was $23.4616 per share, based on multiple trades between $23.30 and $23.57.

How many Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares does the CEO own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, CEO Steven A. Cahillane directly owns 635,160 Kraft Heinz common shares. He also holds 1,540.816 additional shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, which includes 7,524 shares from a dividend reinvestment program.

Was the Kraft Heinz (KHC) CEO transaction a purchase or a sale?

The transaction was a purchase. CEO Steven A. Cahillane bought 213,106 Kraft Heinz common shares in an open-market transaction, increasing his stake. The Form 4 shows no corresponding sales or derivative exercises in this filing.

At what price did the Kraft Heinz (KHC) CEO buy his shares?

The reported weighted average purchase price was $23.4616 per Kraft Heinz share. The filing notes that the trades were executed in multiple transactions, with individual prices ranging from $23.30 to $23.57 during the purchase.

What does the dividend reinvestment program note mean in the Kraft Heinz (KHC) filing?

The filing states that the CEO’s holdings include 7,524 additional shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment program. This means cash dividends on his existing Kraft Heinz shares were automatically used to buy more shares instead of being paid out in cash.

How many Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares does the CEO hold through his 401(k) plan?

The Form 4 shows that Steven A. Cahillane holds 1,540.816 Kraft Heinz shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan. These retirement-plan shares are separate from his 635,160 directly held common shares reported after the open-market purchase.