Karat Packaging (KRT) CFO boosts stake with 8,000-share RSU vesting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Karat Packaging Inc. director and Chief Financial Officer Jian Guo acquired 8,000 shares of common stock on May 12, 2026 through the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units (RSUs). Following this vesting, Guo holds 39,062 common shares directly and 500 shares indirectly through a spouse.

Earlier, on March 11, 2026, Guo was granted 28,000 RSUs that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027. No sales or dispositions are reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

8,000 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Guo Jian

Role Chief Financial 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	28,000	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 39,062 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 500 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

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 28,000 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

Shares acquired via RSU vesting: 8,000 shares Direct common shares after transaction: 39,062 shares Indirect holdings via spouse: 500 shares +3 more

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Shares acquired via RSU vesting 8,000 shares Common stock received on May 12, 2026

Direct common shares after transaction 39,062 shares Held by Jian Guo following May 12, 2026 vesting

Indirect holdings via spouse 500 shares Common stock held indirectly as of March 11, 2026

New RSU grant 28,000 RSUs Granted March 11, 2026, one-for-one into common stock

RSU vesting schedule (2026 grant) 2 equal annual installments Beginning March 10, 2027

Prior RSU grant 24,000 RSUs Granted March 12, 2024, vesting in 3 equal annual installments

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, vesting, one-for-one basis, +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.

derivative security financial

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

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

vesting financial

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

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

one-for-one basis financial

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

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

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^*

Guo Jian

(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	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial 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⁾	39,062	D
Common Stock								500	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)
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		28,000		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	28,000	$0	28,000	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 28,000 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/ Jian Guo	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 transaction did Karat Packaging (KRT) report for Jian Guo?

Karat Packaging reported that CFO and director Jian Guo acquired 8,000 shares of common stock on May 12, 2026, through the vesting of restricted stock units, increasing his direct ownership without any reported share sales or dispositions in this filing.

How many Karat Packaging (KRT) shares does Jian Guo own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Jian Guo directly holds 39,062 shares of Karat Packaging common stock and indirectly holds 500 shares through his spouse, reflecting his equity stake following the latest RSU vesting and without any reported share sales.

What RSU grant did Jian Guo receive from Karat Packaging (KRT) in March 2026?

On March 11, 2026, Jian Guo was granted 28,000 restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and are scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments beginning March 10, 2027, providing additional future equity exposure.

How were the 8,000 Karat Packaging (KRT) shares acquired by Jian Guo?

The 8,000 shares were received upon vesting of previously granted RSUs, which convert into Karat Packaging common stock on a one-for-one basis. This represents a derivative exercise/conversion transaction, not an open-market purchase of shares for cash.

Does the Karat Packaging (KRT) Form 4 show any insider selling by Jian Guo?

The Form 4 shows no insider selling by Jian Guo. The reported transactions involve RSU vesting and a new RSU grant, both classified as acquisitions or awards, with no sale, gift, or tax-withholding disposals disclosed in this filing.

What is the vesting schedule of Jian Guo’s Karat Packaging (KRT) RSU awards?

RSUs granted on March 11, 2026 total 28,000 units, vesting in two equal annual installments starting March 10, 2027. A prior 24,000 RSU grant from March 12, 2024 was scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning May 12, 2024.