Westrock Coffee (WEST) awards 30,376 RSUs to chief trade officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ford Samuel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Westrock Coffee Co reported that Chief Trade & Risk Officer Samuel Ford received a grant of 30,376 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents one share of common stock and will vest in three equal annual installments starting on April 1, 2027, contingent on continued employment and certain early vesting conditions. Following this award, Ford directly holds 215,660 shares of Westrock Coffee common stock. This is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open‑market stock purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ford Samuel

Role CHIEF TRADE & RISK OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	COMMON STOCK	30,376	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 215,660 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 30,376 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 215,660 shares +2 more

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RSU grant size 30,376 shares Restricted stock units awarded to Samuel Ford

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for RSU award

Post-grant holdings 215,660 shares Total common shares held directly after transaction

Vesting schedule 3 equal annual installments RSUs vest annually starting April 1, 2027

First vesting date April 1, 2027 Initial vesting date for RSU award

Key Terms

restricted stock units, RSUs, 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, vest, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"These restricted stock units ("RSUs") are granted pursuant to the Westrock Coffee Company 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSUs financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"RSUs are granted pursuant to the Westrock Coffee Company 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."

vest financial

"The RSUs will vest annually in three equal installments starting on April 1, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"

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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 Samuel

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF TRADE & RISK OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

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	06/02/2026		A		30,376(1)	A	$0	215,660	D

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. 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. The RSUs will vest annually in three equal installments starting on April 1, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer through the applicable vesting dates and certain early vesting conditions.

	/s/ BY: ROBERT P. MCKINNEY AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR SAMUEL FORD	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Westrock Coffee (WEST) disclose about Samuel Ford in this Form 4?

Westrock Coffee disclosed that Chief Trade & Risk Officer Samuel Ford received 30,376 restricted stock units as an equity award. These units are granted under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan and increase his direct holdings to 215,660 shares of common stock.

How many Westrock Coffee shares were granted to Samuel Ford in RSUs?

Samuel Ford was granted 30,376 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock. This grant is part of his compensation and carries no purchase price, reflecting an award rather than an open-market stock transaction by the executive.

When do Samuel Ford’s Westrock Coffee RSUs begin vesting and over what period?

The RSUs begin vesting on April 1, 2027, in three equal annual installments. Vesting is subject to Ford’s continued employment with Westrock Coffee and certain early vesting conditions, meaning the award is earned gradually over several years.

What is Samuel Ford’s total Westrock Coffee ownership after this RSU grant?

After the reported RSU grant, Samuel Ford directly holds 215,660 shares of Westrock Coffee common stock. This figure reflects his position following the acquisition-related transaction reported in the Form 4, combining previously held shares with the newly awarded units.

Is Samuel Ford’s 30,376-share RSU grant an open-market purchase of WEST stock?

No, the 30,376-share award is not an open-market purchase. It is a grant of restricted stock units under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0.00 per share, representing compensation rather than a discretionary stock buy by the executive.