Village Super Market (NASDAQ: VLGEA) chief receives 33,056 restricted Class A shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SUMAS NICHOLAS JAMES reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Village Super Market Inc. director and President/Chairman Nicholas James Sumas received a grant of 33,056 shares of Class A Common Stock as restricted stock compensation. The grant price is listed as $0.00 per share, reflecting an award rather than a market purchase.

The restricted shares were issued under the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan and vest over time, subject to his continued service. One-half of the shares vest on March 16, 2027, one-third on March 14, 2028, and the remaining shares on March 13, 2029. Following this grant, he directly holds 46,229 Class A shares, with an additional 504 shares reported as held indirectly through the Robert Sumas Family LLC.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine multi‑year restricted stock grant to senior insider; no open‑market buying or selling.

This filing shows Nicholas James Sumas, President/Chairman of Village Super Market Inc., receiving 33,056 restricted Class A shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. The award comes from the company’s 2016 Stock Plan and represents stock-based compensation, not a cash transaction.

The vesting schedule is extended: half vests on March 16, 2027, one-third on March 14, 2028, and the balance on March 13, 2029, all conditional on continued service. After this award, he holds 46,229 shares directly and 504 shares indirectly via the Robert Sumas Family LLC, indicating a significant continuing equity stake but no immediate market trading activity in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider SUMAS NICHOLAS JAMES

Role President / Chairman

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	33,056	$0.00	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 46,229 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 504 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan. The shares vest in three installments, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through each applicable vesting date, as follows: one-half of the shares vest on March 16, 2027; one-third of the shares vest on March 14, 2028; and the remaining shares vest on March 13, 2029. The securities are held directly by the Robert Sumas Family LLC, of which Robert Sumas and the Reporting Person are managers. The Reporting Person, his wife and trusts for their children collectively own a majority interest of the Robert Sumas LLC.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 33,056 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 46,229 shares +4 more

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Restricted stock grant 33,056 shares Class A Common Stock award on March 27, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Restricted stock grant under 2016 Stock Plan

Direct holdings after grant 46,229 shares Class A Common Stock held directly post-transaction

Indirect holdings 504 shares Held through Robert Sumas Family LLC

First vesting tranche One-half of 33,056 shares Vests on March 16, 2027

Second vesting tranche One-third of 33,056 shares Vests on March 14, 2028

Final vesting tranche Remaining shares of 33,056 Vests on March 13, 2029

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2016 Stock Plan, vesting, indirect ownership, +1 more

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restricted stock financial

"Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2016 Stock Plan financial

"Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan."

vesting financial

"The shares vest in three installments, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

indirect ownership financial

"The securities are held directly by the Robert Sumas Family LLC, of which Robert Sumas and the Reporting Person are managers."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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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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^*

SUMAS NICHOLAS JAMES

(Last) (First) (Middle)

733 MOUNTAIN AVENUE

(Street)

SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY 07081

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC [ VLGEA ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
	President / Chairman		Member of 10% owner group

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	03/27/2026		A		33,056(1)	A	$0	46,229	D
Class A Common Stock								504	I	See Footnote(2)

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. Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan. The shares vest in three installments, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through each applicable vesting date, as follows: one-half of the shares vest on March 16, 2027; one-third of the shares vest on March 14, 2028; and the remaining shares vest on March 13, 2029.

2. The securities are held directly by the Robert Sumas Family LLC, of which Robert Sumas and the Reporting Person are managers. The Reporting Person, his wife and trusts for their children collectively own a majority interest of the Robert Sumas LLC.

	/s/ John Van Orden, attorney-in-fact for Nicholas James Sumas	03/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider equity grant did VLGEA’s Nicholas James Sumas report on this Form 4?

Nicholas James Sumas reported receiving a grant of 33,056 shares of Village Super Market Inc. Class A Common Stock as restricted stock. The award was issued at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than a market purchase.

How do the new restricted shares for VLGEA’s President/Chairman vest over time?

The 33,056 restricted shares vest in three installments, contingent on continued service. One-half vest on March 16, 2027, one-third on March 14, 2028, and the remaining shares on March 13, 2029, creating a long-term retention structure.

How many VLGEA Class A shares does Nicholas James Sumas hold after this transaction?

Following the restricted stock grant, Nicholas James Sumas directly holds 46,229 Class A shares of Village Super Market Inc. In addition, 504 shares are reported as held indirectly through the Robert Sumas Family LLC, where he and related parties own a majority interest.

Is the VLGEA insider transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

The reported transaction is a grant of restricted stock, not an open-market buy or sell. The filing lists 33,056 shares acquired at $0.00 per share under the company’s 2016 Stock Plan, representing equity compensation instead of a discretionary trade.

What entity holds the indirect VLGEA shares reported for Nicholas James Sumas?

The 504 indirectly held shares are owned by the Robert Sumas Family LLC. According to the filing, Robert Sumas and Nicholas James Sumas are managers, and the reporting person, his wife, and related trusts collectively own a majority interest in this LLC.