Kraft Heinz director granted 7,937 deferred shares

Cox L Kevin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/18/2026 - 05:57 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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Cox L Kevin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kraft Heinz Co director L. Kevin Cox received a grant of 7,937 shares of common stock valued at $23.31 per share. These are deferred shares, with receipt postponed until his separation from service as a director, indicating they are part of his equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

After this grant, Cox directly holds 8,070 common shares. He also has indirect holdings of 120 shares through his spouse and 60 shares through a trust, reflecting additional, smaller positions reported as indirect ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 7,937 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Cox L Kevin

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	7,937	$23.31	$185K
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,070 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 60 shares (Indirect, By Trust); Common Stock — 120 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Grant of deferred shares, receipt of which is deferred until Mr. Cox's separation from service as a director.

Key Figures

Deferred share grant: 7,937 shares Grant valuation price: $23.31 per share Direct holdings after grant: 8,070 shares +3 more

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Deferred share grant 7,937 shares Common Stock grant to L. Kevin Cox

Grant valuation price $23.31 per share Value assigned to deferred share grant

Direct holdings after grant 8,070 shares Total common shares directly held after transaction

Indirect spouse holdings 120 shares Common Stock held indirectly by spouse

Indirect trust holdings 60 shares Common Stock held indirectly by trust

Transaction date May 14, 2026 Date of reported transactions

Key Terms

deferred shares, indirect ownership, grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

4 terms

deferred shares financial

"Grant of deferred shares, receipt of which is deferred until Mr. Cox's separation from service as a director."

Deferred shares are a class of stock whose economic benefits or certain shareholder rights are delayed or paid later than ordinary shares—for example, dividends may be paid only after other shareholders receive theirs, or voting or redemption rights may be postponed. For investors, that timing difference matters because deferred shares typically offer lower near-term income and different risk, affecting expected returns, priority in payouts, and the share’s market value; think of them like a delayed paycheck compared with a regular salary.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect: "I", nature_of_ownership: "By Spouse" and "By Trust""

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for all reported holdings"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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What did L. Kevin Cox report in this Kraft Heinz (KHC) Form 4?

L. Kevin Cox reported receiving a grant of 7,937 Kraft Heinz common shares. These are deferred shares tied to his role as director, with receipt postponed until he leaves the board, and are treated as equity compensation rather than an open-market transaction.

How many Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares does L. Kevin Cox hold after this filing?

After the grant, L. Kevin Cox directly holds 8,070 Kraft Heinz common shares. The filing also shows 120 shares held indirectly through his spouse and 60 shares held indirectly through a trust, reflecting smaller additional indirect ownership positions.

What is the nature of the 7,937 Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares granted to L. Kevin Cox?

The 7,937 Kraft Heinz shares are deferred shares granted as director compensation. According to the filing, receipt of these shares is deferred until Cox’s separation from service as a director, distinguishing them from immediate, freely tradable stock awards.

At what price were the Kraft Heinz (KHC) deferred shares granted to L. Kevin Cox valued?

The grant to L. Kevin Cox was valued at $23.31 per Kraft Heinz share. This price applies to the 7,937 deferred shares reported, providing a reference valuation for the equity portion of his director compensation disclosed in the Form 4.

How are L. Kevin Cox’s indirect Kraft Heinz (KHC) holdings structured in this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists 120 Kraft Heinz shares held indirectly by Cox’s spouse and 60 shares held indirectly by a trust. These positions are reported as indirect ownership, separate from his 8,070 directly held shares after the deferred share grant.

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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^*

Cox L Kevin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

ONE 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

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	05/14/2026		A		7,937(1)	A	$23.31	8,070	D
Common Stock								60	I	By Trust
Common Stock								120	I	By Spouse

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. Grant of deferred shares, receipt of which is deferred until Mr. Cox's separation from service as a director.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heidi Miller, as Power of Attorney	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)