CarParts.com (PRTS) CEO receives 300,000-share equity award

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meniane David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CarParts.com, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer David Meniane received a grant of 300,000 Restricted Stock Awards on April 8, 2026 under the CarParts.com, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The awards vest in three equal installments of approximately one-third each on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, conditioned on his continuous service with the company through each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Meniane David

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Awards	300,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Awards — 300,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Effective April 8, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company granted the Reporting Person Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) pursuant to the CarParts.com, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSAs shall vest in three equal installments (33 1/3%) on each of the next three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to such Reporting Person's continuous service with the Company through each applicable vesting date. Not applicable.

Key Figures

Restricted Stock Awards granted: 300,000 shares Vesting schedule: 33 1/3% per year Shares following transaction: 300,000 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted Stock Awards granted 300,000 shares Grant to CEO David Meniane on April 8, 2026

Vesting schedule 33 1/3% per year Three equal installments on each of the next three anniversaries of the grant date

Shares following transaction 300,000 shares Total Restricted Stock Awards held after this grant

Grant price $0.00 per share Restricted Stock Awards granted without cash exercise price

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Awards, 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, vest

3 terms

Restricted Stock Awards financial

"granted the Reporting Person Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) pursuant to the CarParts.com, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

2016 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the CarParts.com, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"The RSAs shall vest in three equal installments (33 1/3%) on each of the next three anniversaries"

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 →

04/09/2026 - 04:12 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Meniane David

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

4910 AIRPORT PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 300

(Street)

LONG BEACH

CALIFORNIA

90815

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CarParts.com, Inc. [ PRTS ]

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

X	Director	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)
04/08/2026

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)

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 Awards⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	04/08/2026		A		300,000		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	300,000	$0	300,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Effective April 8, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company granted the Reporting Person Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) pursuant to the CarParts.com, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSAs shall vest in three equal installments (33 1/3%) on each of the next three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to such Reporting Person's continuous service with the Company through each applicable vesting date.

2. Not applicable.

	/s/ David Meniane	04/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What equity award did CarParts.com (PRTS) CEO David Meniane receive?

David Meniane received a grant of 300,000 Restricted Stock Awards. These awards are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into common shares as they vest over time, aligning the CEO’s interests with long-term company performance.

When do the 300,000 Restricted Stock Awards for PRTS’s CEO vest?

The 300,000 Restricted Stock Awards vest in three equal installments. One-third vests on each of the next three anniversaries of the April 8, 2026 grant date, provided David Meniane remains in continuous service through each vesting date.

Under which plan were the CarParts.com CEO’s Restricted Stock Awards granted?

The Restricted Stock Awards were granted under the CarParts.com, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan governs how the company issues stock-based compensation to executives and employees, including vesting schedules and other key terms.

Does the CarParts.com CEO have to stay employed to receive all 300,000 RSAs?

Yes. Each vesting installment is conditioned on continuous service with the company. If David Meniane does not remain in service through a given vesting date, the unvested portion tied to that date may be forfeited under the plan’s terms.

What type of security underlies the CEO’s Restricted Stock Awards at CarParts.com (PRTS)?

The Restricted Stock Awards are linked to shares of CarParts.com common stock. As each portion of the awards vests, it represents the right to receive an equivalent number of common shares, subject to the plan’s and award agreement’s conditions.