WEST COO reports open‑market insider purchases across $4.35–$4.65
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Westrock Coffee (WEST) Chief Operating Officer William A. Ford reported open‑market purchases on 11/11/2025. He bought 12,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $4.58 (purchases ranged from $4.40 to $4.65). In addition, trusts for his children purchased 7,950 shares at $4.38 (range $4.35–$4.38), 4,436 shares at $4.37, and 3,925 shares at $4.50 (range $4.49–$4.50).
Following these transactions, beneficial ownership stood at 450,683 shares direct, and 17,150, 11,636, and 3,925 shares held via three family trusts, respectively. Mr. Ford is trustee of the trusts and disclaims beneficial ownership of shares in which he lacks a pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 28,311 shares ($126,829)
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Ford William A
Role
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Bought
28,311 shs ($127K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 12,000 | $4.58 | $55K |
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 7,950 | $4.38 | $35K |
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 4,436 | $4.37 | $19K |
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 3,925 | $4.50 | $18K |
Holdings After Transaction:
COMMON STOCK — 450,683 shares (Direct);
COMMON STOCK — 17,150 shares (Indirect, BY TRUST 1)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.40 to $4.65, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within such range. Represents shares of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), held of record by a family trust for the benefit of Mr. Ford's children, 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. Trust 1 and Trust 2 include shares that were previously reported as held by immediate family members. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.35 to $4.38, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within such range. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.49 to $4.50, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within such range.
FAQ
What did WEST’s COO report on Form 4?
He reported open‑market purchases of Westrock Coffee common stock on 11/11/2025, including both direct purchases and buys by family trusts.
What purchases were made by the family trusts for WEST?
Trusts purchased 7,950 shares at $4.38 (range $4.35–$4.38), 4,436 shares at $4.37, and 3,925 shares at $4.50 (range $4.49–$4.50).
What is the COO’s beneficial ownership in WEST after these transactions?
Direct ownership is 450,683 shares; trusts hold 17,150, 11,636, and 3,925 shares, respectively.
What position does the reporting person hold at WEST?
He is the Chief Operating Officer.