United Natural Foods (UNFI) officer reports share sale and new RSU award

Q: What insider transactions did UNFI's Chief Accounting Officer report?

The Chief Accounting Officer of United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported several transactions, including a sale of 4,261 common shares , a grant of 9,402 RSUs , and share withholdings for taxes related to RSU vesting.

Q: How many UNFI shares did the officer sell and at what price?

On December 18, 2025 , the officer sold 4,261 shares of UNFI common stock at a price of $33.08 per share.

Q: What are the terms of the 9,402 RSUs granted to the UNFI officer?

The 9,402 restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted under the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2026 . Each RSU represents one share of common stock upon vesting.

Q: Why were UNFI shares withheld on December 19 and 21, 2025?

On December 19, 2025 and December 21, 2025 , the company retained 968 and 1,082 shares, respectively, at $33.59 per share to pay withholding taxes related to the vesting of previously granted RSUs.

Q: How many UNFI shares does the officer own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the officer beneficially owned 44,721 shares of United Natural Foods common stock in direct ownership.

Q: What equity plan covers the RSU grant reported by the UNFI officer?

The RSU grant was made under UNFI’s Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan , as stated in the explanation of responses.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. insider activity shows multiple equity transactions by the company’s Chief Accounting Officer. On December 18, 2025, the officer sold 4,261 shares of common stock at $33.08 per share and received a grant of 9,402 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 under the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2026, with each RSU converting into one share of common stock when vested.

On December 19, 2025 and December 21, 2025, the officer had 968 and 1,082 shares, respectively, withheld by the company at a price of $33.59 per share to cover tax obligations related to vesting RSUs. Following these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 44,721 shares of United Natural Foods common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 3,091 shares

Net Buy 4 txns

Insider Esper Richard Eric

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Sold 4,261 shs ($141K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,082	$33.59	$36K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	968	$33.59	$33K
Sale	Common Stock	4,261	$33.08	$141K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,402	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,721 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. This restricted stock unit ("RSU") award was granted pursuant to the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting in accordance with the terms of the reporting person's RSU agreement.
F2. Shares retained by the Company for the payment of withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of previously granted RSUs.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 12/22/2025 - 04:21 PM

FAQ

What insider transactions did UNFI's Chief Accounting Officer report?

The Chief Accounting Officer of United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported several transactions, including a sale of 4,261 common shares, a grant of 9,402 RSUs, and share withholdings for taxes related to RSU vesting.

How many UNFI shares did the officer sell and at what price?

On December 18, 2025, the officer sold 4,261 shares of UNFI common stock at a price of $33.08 per share.

What are the terms of the 9,402 RSUs granted to the UNFI officer?

The 9,402 restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted under the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of common stock upon vesting.

Why were UNFI shares withheld on December 19 and 21, 2025?

On December 19, 2025 and December 21, 2025, the company retained 968 and 1,082 shares, respectively, at $33.59 per share to pay withholding taxes related to the vesting of previously granted RSUs.

How many UNFI shares does the officer own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the officer beneficially owned 44,721 shares of United Natural Foods common stock in direct ownership.

What equity plan covers the RSU grant reported by the UNFI officer?

The RSU grant was made under UNFI’s Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as stated in the explanation of responses.

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

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Esper Richard Eric

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.

15 PARK ROW WEST, SUITE 302

(Street)

PROVIDENCE

02903

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC [ UNFI ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/18/2025

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	12/18/2025		S		4,261	D	$33.08	37,369	D
Common Stock	12/18/2025		A		9,402⁽¹⁾	A	$0	46,771	D
Common Stock	12/19/2025		F		968⁽²⁾	D	$33.59	45,803	D
Common Stock	12/21/2025		F		1,082⁽²⁾	D	$33.59	44,721	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. This restricted stock unit ("RSU") award was granted pursuant to the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting in accordance with the terms of the reporting person's RSU agreement.

2. Shares retained by the Company for the payment of withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of previously granted RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jody L. Hyvarinen, Power-of-Attorney, in fact	12/22/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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