Interim CFO of SPLASH BEVERAGE (NASDAQ: SBEV) granted 700,000 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. reported that Interim CFO Scott P. Martin received a grant of non-qualified stock options. The award covers 700,000 stock options to buy common stock at an exercise price of $0.25 per share, with a stated expiration on June 8, 2036.

The options were granted under the company’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, are fully vested, and are subject to execution of the standard Stock Option Agreement. After this grant, Martin holds 700,000 derivative securities related to common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Scott Martin P

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	700,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 700,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Options granted: 700,000 options Exercise price: $0.25 per share Expiration date: June 8, 2036 +2 more

5 metrics

Options granted 700,000 options Non-qualified stock options to buy common stock

Exercise price $0.25 per share Strike price for the granted options

Expiration date June 8, 2036 Option term end date

Underlying shares 700,000 shares Common stock underlying the options

Holdings after grant 700,000 derivative securities Total derivative holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

non-qualified stock options, Section 16(b), Rule 16b-3, 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more

5 terms

non-qualified stock options financial

"The grant of the Issuer's non-qualified stock options was exempt from Section 16(b)..."

Non-qualified stock options are a type of employee benefit that gives individuals the right to buy company shares at a set price, usually lower than the market value, within a certain period. Unlike other options that may have special tax advantages, these options are taxed as income when exercised, which can affect how much money the employee or investor ultimately gains. They are important because they can influence company compensation strategies and impact the financial outcomes for employees and investors.

Section 16(b) regulatory

"was exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934..."

A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, as it was approved..."

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

2025 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"The options were granted under the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan..."

Stock Option Agreement financial

"subject to execution of the Issuer's standard form of Stock Option Agreement."

A stock option agreement is a formal contract that gives an individual the right to buy or sell a specific number of shares of a company's stock at a set price within a certain period. For investors, it’s an important tool because it can provide opportunities to profit from stock price movements or to protect against potential losses, making it a key element in financial planning and investment strategies.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Scott Martin P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1112 N. FLAGLER DRIVE

(Street)

FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA 33304

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. [ SBEV ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026

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)
			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
Stock Options (Right to Buy)(1)	$0.25	06/08/2026		A		700,000		(1)	06/08/2036	Common Stock	700,000	(1)	700,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The grant of the Issuer's non-qualified stock options was exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, as it was approved by the Issuer's Board of Directors. The options were granted under the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and the exercisability of the options is subject to execution of the Issuer's standard form of Stock Option Agreement. The options are fully vested.

	/s/ Martin P. Scott	06/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did SBEV Interim CFO Scott P. Martin receive in this Form 4?

Scott P. Martin received a grant of 700,000 non-qualified stock options to buy SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP common stock. The options are compensation-related, granted under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, and are fully vested upon grant.

What is the exercise price of Scott P. Martin’s SBEV stock options?

The stock options granted to Scott P. Martin have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. This means he can purchase SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP common stock at $0.25 per share when he chooses to exercise the options.

When do Scott P. Martin’s SBEV stock options expire?

The options granted to Scott P. Martin are scheduled to expire on June 8, 2036. He can exercise up to 700,000 options before that date, subject to the terms of the Stock Option Agreement.

Are Scott P. Martin’s SBEV stock options vested?

Yes. The filing states that the 700,000 non-qualified stock options granted to Scott P. Martin are fully vested. Vested options are immediately exercisable, subject to the standard Stock Option Agreement terms.

Under which plan were Scott P. Martin’s SBEV options granted?

These options were granted under SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. The plan governs equity-based compensation awards, and the options’ exercisability is subject to the standard Stock Option Agreement.

Was the SBEV option grant to Scott P. Martin approved for Section 16 purposes?

The filing notes the option grant was approved by the Board of Directors and was exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3. This indicates it qualifies as a board-approved compensation award.