Marzetti (MZTI) Insider Sale: VP/CFO Disposes of 532 Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insider transaction disclosed: The Form 4 shows Thomas K. Pigott, VP, CFO and Assistant Secretary of The Marzetti Company (MZTI), reported a sale of 532 shares of common stock on 08/16/2025 at a price of $180.29 per share. After the sale he beneficially owns 14,793 shares directly. The form was signed by Patricia S. Callahan as attorney-in-fact on 08/19/2025.

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• Officer sold 532 shares of common stock at $180.29 on 08/16/2025, reducing direct ownership to 14,793 shares

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Officer sale of 532 shares at $180.29 leaves meaningful remaining stake but is not large enough alone to change valuation.

The reported sale is a routine insider disposition by a senior executive. The transaction size (532 shares) relative to the remaining holding (14,793 shares) suggests continued ownership alignment with shareholders. There is no indication in the filing of a change in control, planned 10b5-1 plan, or derivative activity. Impact on capital structure and liquidity is negligible.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: A timely Form 4 filing documents a small open-market sale; disclosure appears compliant and complete.

The Form 4 provides required disclosure of the officer's sale and remaining beneficial ownership. The filing identifies the reporting person and role, transaction date, price, and post-transaction ownership. Signature by an attorney-in-fact is noted. No related-party, derivative, or plan-based transactions are disclosed in this form.

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^*

Pigott, Thomas K.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

380 POLARIS PARKWAY

(Street)

WESTERVILLE OH 43082

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MARZETTI CO [ MZTI ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, CFO and Asst. Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/16/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	08/16/2025		F		532	D	$180.29	14,793	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	Patricia S. Callahan, Attorney-in-Fact	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Thomas K. Pigott report on the Form 4 for MZTI?

He reported a sale of 532 shares of common stock on 08/16/2025 at $180.29 per share and beneficial ownership of 14,793 shares after the sale.

When was the Form 4 for MZTI signed and by whom?

The Form 4 shows signature by Patricia S. Callahan, Attorney-in-Fact dated 08/19/2025.

What is Thomas K. Pigott's relationship to The Marzetti Company (MZTI)?

The filing lists him as a Director, Officer with the titles VP, CFO and Assistant Secretary.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative transactions or 10b5-1 plan activity?

No. The filing lists only a non-derivative sale of common stock and does not indicate a 10b5-1 plan or derivative transactions.

How many shares does Pigott own after the reported transaction?

After the sale he beneficially owns 14,793 shares of common stock according to the Form 4.