Simply Good Foods (SMPL) Director Receives 1,722 RSUs; Ownership Now 2,051,109 Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Reporting person: Brian K. Ratzan, a director of The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL). On 09/06/2025 he was granted 1,722 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of the non-employee director annual equity compensation program. The RSUs were granted at $0 per unit and each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs vest in full on January 27, 2026. After the reported transaction, Mr. Ratzan beneficially owned 2,051,109 shares (ownership reported as direct). The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Ratzan on 09/09/2025.

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Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Routine director equity grant: small-number RSUs awarded to align director incentives, vesting next year.

The filing documents a standard annual equity grant to a non-employee director delivered as restricted stock units that vest on a single future date. This is a common governance practice to align outside directors with shareholder interests without immediate cash transfer. The grant size (1,722 RSUs) is disclosed along with the post-transaction beneficial ownership of 2,051,109 shares reported as direct, which provides transparency on insider holdings. There are no derivative transactions or cash purchases reported.

Securities Compliance Analyst

TL;DR Disclosure meets Section 16 reporting norms: grant, vesting date, and post-holding are documented.

The Form 4 includes the transaction code, grant amount, vesting schedule and beneficial ownership after the grant, satisfying material disclosure elements required under Section 16. The RSUs are reported with a $0 price per unit because they represent contingent rights, and the vesting date is specified. No exercises, dispositions, or derivative positions are reported. The filing signature is by an attorney-in-fact, which is properly noted.

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^*

Ratzan Brian K.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1225 17TH STREET, SUITE 1000

(Street)

DENVER CO 80202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Simply Good Foods Co [ SMPL ]

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)
09/06/2025

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
Common Stock	09/06/2025		A		1,722(1)	A	$0	2,051,109	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. Represents restricted stock units, or RSUs, that are a portion of each non-employee director's annual equity compensation as the issuer transitions the timing of non-employee director annual equity grants to align with the issuer's Annual Meeting. The RSUs vest in full on January 27, 2026. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Timothy R. Kraft, as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian K. Ratzan	09/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Brian K. Ratzan report on the Form 4 for SMPL?

The Form 4 reports a grant of 1,722 RSUs on 09/06/2025, vesting in full on January 27, 2026, and post-transaction beneficial ownership of 2,051,109 shares.

When do the restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to the director vest?

The RSUs vest in full on January 27, 2026.

What price was reported for the RSU grant on the Form 4?

The grant is reported at a price of $0 per unit, reflecting that these are contingent RSUs rather than an immediate cash purchase.

How is Mr. Ratzan's ownership reported after the transaction?

The Form 4 reports that Mr. Ratzan beneficially owned 2,051,109 shares following the reported transaction, with ownership form indicated as Direct.