Westrock Coffee (WEST) CEO-linked entities report 55,000-share gift and large holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Westrock Coffee Co director and CEO Scott T. Ford reported a bona fide gift of 55,000 shares of common stock on February 3, 2026. The shares are held by a trust for which he is trustee and were transferred from a prior family trust in line with that trust’s terms.

Ford reports additional indirect holdings of 23,263,104 shares through Westrock Group, LLC and direct ownership of 631,269 shares of common stock. He disclaims beneficial ownership of trust and Westrock Group shares for which he has no pecuniary interest, indicating these are largely entity-held positions rather than personal trading.

Insights

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Filing shows trust and entity share movements, not market trading.

The Form 4 centers on a 55,000-share bona fide gift of Westrock Coffee common stock coded "G". The shares moved from a family trust to a trust where Scott T. Ford is trustee, reflecting estate or trust administration rather than an open-market sale or purchase.

Footnotes clarify that 23,263,104 shares are held by Westrock Group, LLC, managed through related entities, and that Ford disclaims beneficial ownership where he lacks pecuniary interest. Alongside 631,269 directly held shares, the filing mainly maps how a large existing stake is structured, with no price data or trading signal.

Because the transactions are non-market gifts and intra-entity transfers, their informational value for near-term stock performance is limited. They do, however, confirm that substantial holdings remain associated with entities linked to the CEO after the reported trust transfer.

Insider Trade Summary

55,000 shares gifted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider FORD SCOTT T

Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	COMMON STOCK	55,000	$0.00	--
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 55,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust); COMMON STOCK — 631,269 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Consists of 55,000 shares of the issuer's common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee. Such shares were previously held of record by a family trust. On February 3, 2026, these shares were transferred to the trust in accordance with the terms of the family trust. 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 23,263,104 shares of Common Stock, which are held of record by Westrock Group, LLC ("Westrock Group"). Greenbrier Holdings, LLC ("Greenbrier") is the manager of Westrock Group and as such has voting and investment power over the shares of Common Stock held by Westrock Group. Scott T. Ford is the sole member and manager of Greenbrier and as such may be deemed to exercise voting and investment control over the shares of Common Stock held by Westrock Group. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares held by Westrock Group over which he does not have a 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

Gifted shares: 55,000 shares Gift price per share: $0.00 per share Indirect holdings via Westrock Group, LLC: 23,263,104 shares +3 more

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Gifted shares 55,000 shares Bona fide gift of common stock on February 3, 2026

Gift price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the 55,000-share gift

Indirect holdings via Westrock Group, LLC 23,263,104 shares Common stock held of record by Westrock Group, LLC

Direct holdings after transactions 631,269 shares Common stock directly owned by Scott T. Ford

Trust holdings after gift 55,000 shares Common stock held of record by a trust where Ford is trustee

Gift transactions count 1 transaction Single bona fide gift coded "G" in transaction summary

Key Terms

bona fide gift, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, +2 more

6 terms

bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

beneficial ownership financial

"Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares of Common Stock held by the trust"

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

"over which he does not have any pecuniary interest"

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended"

A provision of federal securities law that requires company insiders—directors, officers and large shareholders—to publicly report their stock holdings and trades and to surrender any “short-swing” profits from purchases and sales within a six-month window. It acts like a rule that forces leaders to announce their trades and prevents quick buy-sell windfalls, giving investors transparency into insider activity and reducing opportunities for unfair gain.

held of record financial

"Consists of 23,263,104 shares of Common Stock, which are held of record by Westrock Group, LLC"

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.

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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^*

FORD SCOTT T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4009 N. RODNEY PARHAM RD., 4TH FLOOR

(Street)

LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS 72212

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Westrock Coffee Co [ WEST ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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
COMMON STOCK	02/03/2026		G		55,000(1)	A	$0	55,000	I	By Trust
COMMON STOCK								631,269	D
COMMON STOCK								23,263,104	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. Consists of 55,000 shares of the issuer's common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), held of record by a trust, of which Mr. Ford is the trustee. Such shares were previously held of record by a family trust. On February 3, 2026, these shares were transferred to the trust in accordance with the terms of the family trust. 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.

2. Consists of 23,263,104 shares of Common Stock, which are held of record by Westrock Group, LLC ("Westrock Group"). Greenbrier Holdings, LLC ("Greenbrier") is the manager of Westrock Group and as such has voting and investment power over the shares of Common Stock held by Westrock Group. Scott T. Ford is the sole member and manager of Greenbrier and as such may be deemed to exercise voting and investment control over the shares of Common Stock held by Westrock Group. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership over all shares held by Westrock Group over which he does not have a 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.

	/s/ BY: ROBERT P. MCKINNEY AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR SCOTT T. FORD	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WEST CEO Scott T. Ford report in this Form 4?

Scott T. Ford reported a bona fide gift of 55,000 shares of Westrock Coffee common stock. The shares moved from a family trust to a trust where he is trustee, reflecting trust administration rather than open-market trading.

How many Westrock Coffee (WEST) shares are held indirectly through entities linked to Scott T. Ford?

The filing shows 23,263,104 Westrock Coffee shares held of record by Westrock Group, LLC. A related LLC manages Westrock Group, and Ford may be deemed to exercise voting and investment control, while disclaiming beneficial ownership where he has no pecuniary interest.

What are Scott T. Ford’s directly held Westrock Coffee (WEST) shares after this filing?

After the reported transactions, Scott T. Ford holds 631,269 shares of Westrock Coffee common stock directly. This direct position is separate from the much larger indirect holdings reported through Westrock Group, LLC and the trust structure described in the footnotes.

Does the 55,000-share gift in WEST involve a market sale or purchase?

No, the 55,000-share movement is reported as a bona fide gift, not a market trade. The shares were transferred from a family trust to a trust where Ford serves as trustee, with no price consideration and no open-market buy or sell activity disclosed.

How does Scott T. Ford’s Form 4 treat beneficial ownership of WEST shares held via entities and trusts?

The Form 4 states that Ford disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by the trust and Westrock Group, LLC where he lacks pecuniary interest. This means those shares are attributed to the entities, even though he may exercise voting or investment control through management roles.