SBDS: Director Andrea Tarbox awarded 2,030 RSUs with near-term vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Andrea K. Tarbox, a director of Solo Brands, Inc. (SBDS), was granted 2,030 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 10/09/2025. Each RSU converts to one share of Class A Common Stock and carries a $0 per-share purchase price. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the day before the issuer's first annual meeting of stockholders after the grant or the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continuous service. After the grant, Ms. Tarbox beneficially owns 2,030 shares directly. The Form 4 is signed by Chris Blevins, Attorney-in-Fact on 10/10/2025.

Positive

• Director retention incentive: Grant of 2,030 RSUs aligns board member interests with shareholders through equity compensation
• Near-term vesting trigger: RSUs vest on the earlier of the pre-meeting date or one-year anniversary, which can help retain service through the next shareholder meeting

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Grant appears to be a routine board compensation award tied to service.

The award of 2,030 RSUs to a director on 10/09/2025

Aligns director pay with shareholder outcomes because each RSU converts into one share of Class A Common Stock at no cash cost to the holder ($0 price). Vesting is time- and event-based, occurring on the earlier of the pre-meeting vest date or the first anniversary, and is conditioned on continuous service, which is a common retention mechanism.

Potential governance considerations include the grant size relative to total outstanding shares and board compensation practices; these items are not disclosed here and should be reviewed in proxy statements or other disclosures within the next 12 months for material context.

Compensation Analyst

The RSU structure favors retention with a near-term vesting trigger tied to the first annual meeting.

The RSUs vest on the earlier of the day before the first annual meeting following the grant or the first anniversary, so vesting may occur within roughly 1 year or sooner depending on meeting timing. That accelerant increases the award's near-term value if the meeting occurs before the anniversary.

Because the grant price is $0 and each RSU equals one share, the award's immediate accounting and dilution impact depends on share count not provided here; review the company's equity plan and outstanding share totals when available to assess materiality.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Tarbox Andrea K

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	2,030	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 2,030 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The RSUs vest on the earlier of (i) the day immediately preceding the date of the first annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer following the date of grant and (ii) the first anniversary of the date of grant, subject in each case to the individual's continuous service.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

Tarbox Andrea K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1001 MUSTANG DR.

(Street)

GRAPEVINE TX 76051

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Solo Brands, Inc. [ SBDS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/09/2025

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	10/09/2025		A		2,030		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	2,030	$0	2,030	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

2. The RSUs vest on the earlier of (i) the day immediately preceding the date of the first annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer following the date of grant and (ii) the first anniversary of the date of grant, subject in each case to the individual's continuous service.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Blevins, Attorney-in-Fact for Andrea Tarbox	10/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Andrea K. Tarbox receive according to the Form 4 for SBDS?

She was granted 2,030 restricted stock units (RSUs), each convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock.

When were the RSUs for Andrea Tarbox granted and reported?

The transaction date is 10/09/2025 and the Form 4 was signed on 10/10/2025.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs granted to Andrea Tarbox?

The RSUs vest on the earlier of (i) the day before the issuer's first annual meeting after the grant or (ii) the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continuous service.

What price did Andrea Tarbox pay for the RSUs?

The RSUs have a $0 per-share price; they represent a contingent right to receive shares rather than a cash purchase.

How many shares does Andrea Tarbox beneficially own after this transaction?

She beneficially owns 2,030 shares following the reported transaction.