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Major USANA (USNA) holder Wentz updates 40.1% ownership via Gull Global

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gull Global Limited and Dr. Myron W. Wentz report beneficial ownership of 7,408,345 shares of USANA Health Sciences common stock, representing 40.1% of the outstanding shares, based on 18,456,935 shares outstanding as of March 13, 2026. The shares are held directly by Gull Global, with Dr. Wentz deemed a beneficial owner through a Bahamas-based trust structure he controls.

The filing describes a long history of transactions, including a terminated 2008 tender offer, open-market sales, option and stock-settled stock appreciation right exercises, and charitable gifts of shares. Since the 2008 offer termination, the reporting persons have held the position for investment purposes while periodically selling shares for liquidity and making donations, and report no transactions in the 60 days before this amendment.

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Beneficial ownership 7,408,345 shares Shares beneficially owned by Gull Global and deemed owned by Dr. Wentz
Ownership percentage 40.1% Portion of USANA outstanding common stock represented by 7,408,345 shares
Shares outstanding 18,456,935 shares USANA shares outstanding as of March 13, 2026 from Form 10-K
Gull Holdings historical sales 1,263,285 shares; $53,472,263.81 Aggregate shares sold and gross proceeds from July 16, 2008 to November 13, 2013
Gull Global historical sales 4,083,419 shares; $367,184,913.48 Aggregate shares sold and gross proceeds from April 9, 2014 to June 24, 2024
Charitable donations and gifts 1,313,171 shares Aggregate USANA shares donated or gifted from May 7, 2009 to September 3, 2025
Stock-settled stock appreciation rights 500,000 SSARs; $26.06 per share Equity incentive grant to Dr. Wentz on July 21, 2008 with stated exercise price
Option exercise 280,000 options; $39.18 per share Options granted in 2005 and exercised December 4–9, 2014 via cashless transactions
Schedule 13D regulatory
"If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
tender offer financial
"announced their intention to commence a tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase all of the outstanding Shares"
A tender offer is a proposal made by a person or company to buy shares from existing shareholders at a set price, usually higher than the current market value, within a specific time frame. It matters to investors because it can lead to a change in ownership or control of a company, and shareholders must decide whether to sell their shares at the offered price.
stock-settled stock appreciation rights financial
"equity incentive compensation in the form of stock-settled stock appreciation rights relating to 500,000 Shares (the "SSARs")"
cashless exercises financial
"Shares sold in cashless exercises, or following receipt upon exercise, of equity compensation Options"
A cashless exercise is a way for someone holding stock options to convert them into shares without paying cash up front: a broker or the company sells enough of the newly issued shares immediately to cover the option price and any taxes, and the option holder receives the remaining shares. Investors care because cashless exercises reduce the number of new shares entering the market compared with a full cash purchase, but they still cause some dilution to existing shareholders and affect reported share counts and per-share metrics.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plans regulatory
"Some of such sales have been made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans."
Rule 10b5-1 trading plans are written, pre-arranged instructions that allow company insiders (such as executives or directors) to automatically buy or sell their company's stock at specified times or under set conditions, like a standing instruction or automated thermostat for trades. They matter to investors because these plans provide a legal defense against insider‑trading accusations and create predictable insider trading patterns that can help signal whether sales are routine portfolio management or potentially meaningful to the company’s outlook.
beneficial owner financial
"Dr. Wentz is deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 7,408,345 Shares held directly by Gull Global"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.





90328M107

(CUSIP Number)
Dr. Myron W. Wentz
c/o Sterling Financial Group, 4525 South Wasatch Blvd, Suite 250
Salt Lake City, UT, 84124
(212) 696-6943

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/26/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D






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Gull Global Limited
Signature:/s/ Valarie A. Hing
Name/Title:Valarie A. Hing/Attorney in Fact
Date:03/30/2026
Myron W. Wentz
Signature:/s/ Valarie A. Hing
Name/Title:Valarie A. Hing/Attorney in Fact
Date:03/30/2026

FAQ

How many USANA (USNA) shares do Gull Global and Dr. Wentz beneficially own?

They beneficially own 7,408,345 USANA common shares through Gull Global. This stake is attributed directly to Gull Global and indirectly to Dr. Myron W. Wentz via a Bahamas trust structure that controls Gull Global and related holding entities.

What percentage of USANA (USNA) does Gull Global’s 7,408,345 shares represent?

Their 7,408,345 shares represent approximately 40.1% of USANA’s outstanding common stock. This percentage is calculated using 18,456,935 shares outstanding as of March 13, 2026, as reported by USANA in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Have Gull Global and Dr. Wentz recently traded USANA (USNA) shares before this Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting persons state that neither they nor the named related parties effected any transactions in USANA shares during the 60-day period before this Amendment No. 11. This clarifies there were no recent trades immediately preceding this ownership update.

What historical USANA (USNA) share sales are disclosed for Gull entities and Dr. Wentz?

The filing notes Gull Holdings sold 1,263,285 shares between July 2008 and November 2013 for about $53.47 million, and Gull Global sold 4,083,419 shares between April 2014 and June 2024 for about $367.18 million in aggregate gross proceeds through open-market transactions.

How have options and stock appreciation rights affected Dr. Wentz’s USANA (USNA) holdings?

Dr. Wentz received 500,000 stock-settled stock appreciation rights in 2008 and options for 280,000 shares granted in 2005. He exercised these over time, including cashless exercises, receiving shares that were then sold, generating significant market value and net cash proceeds.

Have Gull Global and Dr. Wentz made charitable gifts of USANA (USNA) stock?

Yes. Between May 7, 2009 and September 3, 2025, the reporting persons made charitable donations and other gifts totaling 1,313,171 USANA shares. These transfers reduced their holdings while directing a substantial number of shares to charitable or gift recipients.
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