Westrock Coffee (WEST) director granted 10,798 RSUs and reports sizable holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FORD JOE T reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Westrock Coffee Co director Joe T. Ford received a grant of 10,798 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on June 5, 2026. The RSUs were granted at no cash cost under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan and represent a contingent right to receive one share of common stock per unit.
The RSUs will vest on June 5, 2027, provided Mr. Ford continues to serve on Westrock Coffee’s board through that date, subject to certain early vesting conditions. Following this award, he directly holds 555,714 shares of common stock and has additional indirect holdings through several trusts and an LLC, with beneficial ownership disclaimed where he has no pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
6 transactions reported
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6 txns
Insider
FORD JOE T
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | COMMON STOCK | 10,798 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | COMMON STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | COMMON STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | COMMON STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | COMMON STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | COMMON STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
COMMON STOCK — 555,714 shares (Direct, null);
COMMON STOCK — 41,800 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- These restricted stock units ("RSUs") are granted pursuant to the Westrock Coffee Company 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"). The RSUs will vest on June 5, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service on the board of directors of the issuer through the applicable vesting date and certain early vesting conditions. Consists of 41,800 shares of the issuer's Common Stock, held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust over which he does not have any pecuniary interest and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Ford is the beneficial owner of the disclaimed securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose. Consists of 273,000 shares of Common Stock, held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust over which he does not have any pecuniary interest and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Ford is the beneficial owner of the disclaimed securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose. Consists of 3,281,976 shares of Common Stock, held of record by Wooster Capital, LLC, over which Mr. Ford may be deemed to exercise voting and investment control. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by Wooster Capital, LLC over which he does not have any pecuniary interest and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Ford is the beneficial owner of the disclaimed securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose. Consists of 110,000 shares of Common Stock, held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust over which he does not have any pecuniary interest and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Ford is the beneficial owner of the disclaimed securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose. Consists of 183,000 shares of Common Stock, held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust over which he does not have any pecuniary interest and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Ford is the beneficial owner of the disclaimed securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 10,798 units
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct shares after grant: 555,714 shares
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RSU grant size
10,798 units
Restricted stock units granted June 5, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
RSU grant under 2022 Equity Incentive Plan
Direct shares after grant
555,714 shares
Common stock directly held following RSU award
Wooster Capital LLC holding
3,281,976 shares
Indirect common stock holding via LLC, with partial beneficial ownership disclaimed
Trust holding A
183,000 shares
Common stock held by trust where Mr. Ford is trustee; beneficial ownership disclaimed where no pecuniary interest
Trust holding B
110,000 shares
Common stock held by a separate trust with similar disclaimer language
Trust holding C
273,000 shares
Common stock held of record by another trust; beneficial ownership disclaimed in part
Trust holding D
41,800 shares
Common stock held by trust where Mr. Ford is trustee; disclaimer of beneficial ownership where no pecuniary interest
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, contingent right, beneficial ownership, +2 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"These restricted stock units ("RSUs") are granted pursuant to the Westrock Coffee Company 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"These restricted stock units ("RSUs") are granted pursuant to the Westrock Coffee Company 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock."
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust over which he does not have any pecuniary interest."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust over which he does not have any pecuniary interest."
trustee financial
"held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee."
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
FAQ
What did Westrock Coffee (WEST) director Joe T. Ford report in this Form 4?
Joe T. Ford reported receiving 10,798 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Westrock Coffee common stock. These compensation-related RSUs were granted at no cash cost and increase his potential equity exposure if the service-based vesting conditions are satisfied in 2027.
How many Westrock Coffee (WEST) RSUs were granted to Joe T. Ford and when do they vest?
He was granted 10,798 RSUs, each representing one share of common stock. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on June 5, 2027, assuming he continues serving on the board and certain early vesting conditions described in the grant are not otherwise triggered.
Under what plan were Joe T. Ford’s Westrock Coffee (WEST) RSUs granted?
The 10,798 RSUs were granted under the Westrock Coffee Company 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.
What indirect Westrock Coffee (WEST) holdings are associated with Joe T. Ford?
Indirect holdings include 3,281,976 shares held by Wooster Capital, LLC and several trusts holding 183,000, 110,000, 273,000, and 41,800 shares. The filing states Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership of shares where he has no pecuniary interest, despite possible voting or trustee roles.
Was Joe T. Ford’s Westrock Coffee (WEST) RSU grant an open-market purchase?
No, the 10,798 RSUs were a grant classified as a "Grant, award, or other acquisition" with transaction code A. The grant price is reported as $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation award rather than an open-market stock purchase by the director.