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Director Francis Knuettel II receives 500,000 SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) stock options

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SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. director Francis Knuettel II received a grant of stock options as equity compensation. He was awarded 500,000 non-qualified stock options to buy common shares at an exercise price of $0.25 per share, all of which are fully vested.

The options were granted under the company’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and were approved by the Board of Directors, making the grant exempt from certain short-swing profit rules under Rule 16b-3. Following this grant, Knuettel holds 500,000 options directly, with an expiration date in 2036. This is a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider Francis Knuettel II
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Options (Right to Buy) 500,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 500,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Options granted 500,000 options Non-qualified stock options granted to director on June 8, 2026
Exercise price $0.25 per share Strike price for underlying common stock
Underlying shares 500,000 shares Common stock issuable upon exercise of options
Expiration date June 8, 2036 Option term end date
Post-grant holdings 500,000 options Total derivative holdings following this transaction
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.
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 4UNITED 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
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Francis Knuettel II
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)(1)$0.2506/08/2026A500,000 (1)06/08/2036Common Stock500,000(1)500,000D
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/ Francis Knuettel II06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Francis Knuettel II receive in this SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) Form 4 filing?

Francis Knuettel II received a grant of 500,000 non-qualified stock options. These options give him the right to buy SPLASH BEVERAGE common stock at a fixed exercise price as part of his director compensation package, rather than through open-market transactions.

What is the exercise price of the SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) stock options granted to Francis Knuettel II?

The stock options granted to Francis Knuettel II have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. This means he can purchase SPLASH BEVERAGE common stock at $0.25 per share when exercising these fully vested options before they expire in 2036.

How many SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) options does Francis Knuettel II hold after this grant?

After this grant, Francis Knuettel II holds 500,000 stock options directly. All 500,000 options were acquired in this single grant and are fully vested, giving him the right to purchase an equal number of SPLASH BEVERAGE common shares at the specified exercise price.

When do Francis Knuettel II’s SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) stock options expire?

Francis Knuettel II’s stock options are scheduled to expire on June 8, 2036. He must exercise any or all of the 500,000 fully vested options before that expiration date if he wishes to convert them into SPLASH BEVERAGE common shares at the $0.25 exercise price.

Were the SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) options granted to Francis Knuettel II approved under a company plan?

Yes, the options were granted under SPLASH BEVERAGE’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. The Board of Directors approved the grant, and the options’ exercisability is subject to the company’s standard Stock Option Agreement, with the grant exempt under Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act.

Are Francis Knuettel II’s SPLASH BEVERAGE (SBEV) option grants open-market transactions?

No, the Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant of stock options, not an open-market trade. The options were awarded at no cost, have a $0.25 exercise price, and were approved by the Board under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vesting at grant.