Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ: WEST) director adds 55,000 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Westrock Coffee Co director Joe T. Ford bought 55,000 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at a weighted average price of $4.60 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 533,916 common shares.

The filing also reports several indirect holdings through multiple trusts and Wooster Capital, LLC. These entities collectively hold stakes such as 38,300 shares and 253,000 shares in separate trusts, 3,281,976 shares through Wooster Capital, LLC, and additional trust positions. Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership of shares in these entities for which he has no pecuniary interest.

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 JOE T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4009 N. RODNEY PARHAM RD., 4TH FLOOR

(Street)

LITTLE ROCK AR 72212

(City) (State) (Zip)

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		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	03/17/2026		P		55,000	A	$4.6(1)	533,916	D
COMMON STOCK								38,300	I	By Trust(2)
COMMON STOCK								253,000	I	By Trust(3)
COMMON STOCK								3,281,976	I	By LLC(4)
COMMON STOCK								110,000	I	By Trust(5)
COMMON STOCK								183,000	I	By Trust(6)

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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.52 to $4.64, 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.

2. Consists of 38,300 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. 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.

3. Consists of 253,000 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

	/s/ BY: BLAKE SCHUHMACHER AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR JOE T. FORD	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WEST director Joe T. Ford report on this Form 4?

Joe T. Ford reported buying 55,000 shares of Westrock Coffee Co common stock in an open-market transaction. The weighted average purchase price was $4.60 per share, showing a direct increase in his personal share position in the company.

What is Joe T. Ford’s direct Westrock Coffee Co shareholding after this transaction?

After the reported purchase, Joe T. Ford directly holds 533,916 shares of Westrock Coffee Co common stock. This figure reflects only his direct ownership and does not include shares reported as indirectly held through trusts or an LLC structure.

At what prices did Joe T. Ford buy WEST shares in this Form 4 filing?

The reported weighted average price for the 55,000 purchased shares was $4.60 per share. Footnotes state the individual trades occurred in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.52 to $4.64 per share, inclusive, during the purchase date.

What indirect Westrock Coffee Co holdings related to Joe T. Ford are disclosed?

The filing lists indirect holdings including 38,300 shares and 253,000 shares in separate trusts, 3,281,976 shares via Wooster Capital, LLC, and additional trust positions of 110,000 and 183,000 shares. These positions are held by entities associated with Mr. Ford rather than directly by him.

How does Joe T. Ford treat beneficial ownership of WEST shares held in trusts and an LLC?

For the trusts and Wooster Capital, LLC, Mr. Ford disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares in which he has no pecuniary interest. The disclosure specifies this disclaimer should not be viewed as an admission of beneficial ownership for securities law purposes.

Does the Westrock Coffee Co Form 4 mention how many trades made up the 55,000-share purchase?

The Form 4 states the 55,000-share acquisition was executed through multiple transactions within a price range of $4.52 to $4.64. It notes that detailed information about shares purchased at each specific price level is available upon request to the issuer or regulators.