Does this Karat Packaging (KRT) Form 4 show any insider share sales?

No insider sales are reported in this Form 4. All disclosed transactions involve RSU grants and the exercise or conversion of RSUs into common stock, with no open-market purchases or dispositions listed.

Karat Packaging (KRT) CEO gains 8,000 shares, granted 32,000 new RSUs

Q: How many Karat Packaging (KRT) shares does Alan Yu hold after this Form 4?

After the reported RSU vesting, Alan Yu directly holds 6,099,305 shares of Karat Packaging common stock. This figure comes from the Form 4 total shares following the May 12, 2026 transaction.

Q: What are the details of Alan Yu’s 32,000 RSU grant at Karat Packaging (KRT)?

On March 11, 2026, Alan Yu was granted 32,000 restricted stock units . According to the filing, these RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027, and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Q: What prior RSU grant to Alan Yu is referenced in this Karat Packaging (KRT) filing?

The Form 4 references a March 12, 2024 grant of 24,000 RSUs to Alan Yu. These RSUs were scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 12, 2024, according to the footnote.

Filing Impact

(Neutral)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Karat Packaging Inc. director and CEO Alan Yu reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On May 12, 2026, he exercised 8,000 RSUs that vested into 8,000 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 6,099,305 shares after the transaction.

The filing also notes that on March 11, 2026, Yu was granted 32,000 RSUs, which vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027. A prior grant of 24,000 RSUs from March 12, 2024 is referenced, with those RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning May 12, 2024. No open-market purchases or sales were reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

8,000 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Yu Alan

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	8,000	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	8,000	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	32,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 6,099,305 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Represents shares of Karat Packaging Inc.'s common stock received upon the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On March 11, 2026, the reporting person was granted 32,000 RSUs. These RSUs vest in two equal, annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027. On March 12, 2024, the reporting person was granted 24,000 RSUs. These RSUs were scheduled to vest in three equal, annual installments beginning on May 12, 2024.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 8,000 shares Common stock holdings: 6,099,305 shares New RSU grant: 32,000 RSUs +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs exercised 8,000 shares RSUs vested and converted to common stock on May 12, 2026

Common stock holdings 6,099,305 shares Total shares directly owned after May 12, 2026 transaction

New RSU grant 32,000 RSUs Granted on March 11, 2026 to Alan Yu

32,000 RSU vesting schedule Two equal annual installments Vesting begins March 10, 2027

Prior RSU grant 24,000 RSUs Granted March 12, 2024, vesting in three equal annual installments from May 12, 2024

RSU conversion ratio 1 RSU : 1 share RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Represents shares of Karat Packaging Inc.'s common stock received upon the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

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.

RSUs financial

"On March 11, 2026, the reporting person was granted 32,000 RSUs."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

vest financial

"These RSUs vest in two equal, annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/14/2026 - 09:28 PM

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^*

Yu Alan

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

6185 KIMBALL STREET

(Street)

CHINO

CALIFORNIA

91708

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Karat Packaging Inc. [ KRT ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/12/2026		M		8,000	A	⁽¹⁾	6,099,305	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	03/11/2026		A		32,000		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	32,000	$0	32,000	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	05/12/2026		M			8,000	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	8,000	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of Karat Packaging Inc.'s common stock received upon the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. On March 11, 2026, the reporting person was granted 32,000 RSUs. These RSUs vest in two equal, annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027.

4. On March 12, 2024, the reporting person was granted 24,000 RSUs. These RSUs were scheduled to vest in three equal, annual installments beginning on May 12, 2024.

	/s/ Alan Yu	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Karat Packaging (KRT) report for Alan Yu?

Alan Yu reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trades. He exercised 8,000 restricted stock units into 8,000 common shares and reported a new grant of 32,000 RSUs, all as part of his compensation package.

How many Karat Packaging (KRT) shares does Alan Yu hold after this Form 4?

After the reported RSU vesting, Alan Yu directly holds 6,099,305 shares of Karat Packaging common stock. This figure comes from the Form 4 total shares following the May 12, 2026 transaction.

What are the details of Alan Yu’s 32,000 RSU grant at Karat Packaging (KRT)?

On March 11, 2026, Alan Yu was granted 32,000 restricted stock units. According to the filing, these RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027, and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How did the 8,000 RSUs convert into Karat Packaging (KRT) common stock?

The filing states that the RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On May 12, 2026, 8,000 RSUs vested, resulting in Yu receiving 8,000 shares of Karat Packaging common stock.

What prior RSU grant to Alan Yu is referenced in this Karat Packaging (KRT) filing?

The Form 4 references a March 12, 2024 grant of 24,000 RSUs to Alan Yu. These RSUs were scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 12, 2024, according to the footnote.