Sprouts (SFM) director granted 4,082 RSUs vesting in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported that director Joel D. Anderson received a grant of 4,082 restricted stock units of common stock at no cost. Each unit converts into one share upon vesting on March 12, 2027, assuming he continues in service through that date.

After this equity award, Anderson directly holds a total of 28,884 shares and restricted stock units, consisting of the new 4,082 units and 24,802 shares of common stock. This is a routine, compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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^*

Anderson Joel D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5455 EAST HIGH STREET, SUITE 111

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85054

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. [ SFM ]

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)
03/12/2026

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, par value $0.001 per share(1)	03/12/2026		A		4,082	A	$0	28,884(2)	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:

1. Consists of a grant of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, upon vesting, one share of common stock. These restricted stock units will vest on March 12, 2027, assuming continued service through such vest date.

2. Includes, in addition to the 4,082 restricted stock units described in Note (1), 24,802 shares of common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Brandon F. Lombardi, Attorney-in-Fact for Joel D. Anderson	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) disclose in this Form 4?

Sprouts Farmers Market disclosed that director Joel D. Anderson received a grant of 4,082 restricted stock units of common stock at no cost. These units are a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market trade, and increase his overall direct holdings in the company.

When do Joel D. Anderson’s 4,082 Sprouts (SFM) restricted stock units vest?

The 4,082 restricted stock units granted to director Joel D. Anderson vest on March 12, 2027, assuming he continues in service through that vesting date. Upon vesting, each unit converts into one share of Sprouts Farmers Market common stock, adding to his directly held position.

How many Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) shares does Joel D. Anderson hold after this grant?

Following the restricted stock unit grant, Joel D. Anderson directly holds 28,884 shares and units in total. This figure includes the newly granted 4,082 restricted stock units plus 24,802 shares of Sprouts Farmers Market common stock reported as part of his direct ownership position.

Is the Sprouts (SFM) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 reports a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market buy or sell. Director Joel D. Anderson received 4,082 restricted stock units at no cost, which will convert into shares upon vesting, rather than purchasing or selling existing shares in the market.

What type of security was granted to the Sprouts (SFM) director in this filing?

The filing shows a grant of restricted stock units tied to Sprouts Farmers Market common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock when it vests on March 12, 2027, subject to continued service.