James E. Sowell Discloses 6.17M WEST Shares (6.5%) – 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) reports that James E. Sowell, together with Sowell Westrock, LP (SWL) and its general partner Sowell Westrock GP, LLC (SWG), beneficially owns 6,168,066 WEST shares, equal to 6.5 % of Westrock Coffee Company’s outstanding common stock (94,641,176 shares as of 2 May 2025). The stake is held directly by SWL; SWG has voting and investment control, and Sowell controls SWG as sole member-manager, giving each reporting person sole voting and dispositive power over the entire position.

The filing, triggered by an ownership status date of 30 Jun 2025 and signed 7 Aug 2025, is made under Rule 13d-1(c) as a passive investor disclosure. No joint filings, shared power, or exclusion of shares are indicated, and the reporting persons are not registered broker-dealers or investment advisers.

Key takeaway: a single private investor group now controls more than five percent of WEST, which may enhance shareholder influence but does not on its own imply intent to seek control or alter strategy.

Positive

• 6.5 % ownership by Sowell entities indicates substantial insider confidence and potential long-term alignment with other shareholders.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR Neutral disclosure: Sowell group confirms 6.5 % WEST stake, signaling confidence yet no active control moves.

The amendment merely affirms an existing position; there is no purchase, sale, or change in control language. The 6.5 % holding is meaningful for a company of Westrock’s size, potentially granting the investor influence over future corporate actions, but the passive Rule 13d-1(c) election suggests no activist agenda. From a valuation standpoint, this ownership neither dilutes outside investors nor injects new capital, so immediate financial impact is limited.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR Governance impact modest; passive filer holds sole voting power on 6.17 M shares.

A 6.5 % block can sway shareholder votes, especially in closely contested matters such as director elections or say-on-pay proposals. However, because the filing shows sole—not shared—power and no group arrangements, influence remains centralized with Sowell. The absence of Item 6 or Item 7 disclosures confirms there are no third-party economic interests. Overall governance risk is low unless future filings shift to an activist 13D.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Westrock Coffee Company

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

96145W103

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 96145W103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

James E. Sowell

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

TEXAS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 6,168,066.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 6,168,066.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,168,066.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 96145W103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Sowell Westrock GP, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

TEXAS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 6,168,066.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 6,168,066.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,168,066.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 96145W103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Sowell Westrock, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 6,168,066.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 6,168,066.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,168,066.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Westrock Coffee Company
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 4009 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This Statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by: (i) Sowell Westrock, LP ("SWL") as the direct holder 6,168,066 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer; (ii) Sowell Westrock GP, LLC ("SWG") with respect to the 6,168,066 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer held directly by SWL; and (iii) James E. Sowell ("Sowell"), with respect to the 6,168,066 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer held directly by SWL. The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The filing of this statement should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by any Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1601 Elm Street, Suite 3500 Dallas, Texas 75201
(c)	Citizenship: SWL and SWG are entities organized in the State of Texas. Sowell is a citizen of the United States.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 96145W103
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 6,168,066 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer are held of record by SWL. SWG is the general partner of SWL and as such has voting and investment power over the shares of Common Stock of the Issuer held by SWL. Mr. Sowell is the sole member and manager of SWG. In his capacity as the sole member and manager of SWG, Mr. Sowell may be deemed to exercise voting and investment control over the shares of Common Stock of the Issuer held by SWL. SWG and Mr. Sowell do not directly own any shares of Common Stock of the Issuer. For each of the Reporting Persons, the amount beneficially owned is 6,168,066.
(b)	Percent of class: For each of the reporting persons, the percent of class beneficially owned is 6.5%. Percent of Class: 6.5% The percent of class is calculated using a total of 94,641,176 shares of Common outstanding as of May 2, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 6168066
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6168066
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.	Certifications:
	Not Applicable

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

James E. Sowell

Signature:	/s/ James E. Sowell
Name/Title:	James. E. Sowell
Date:	08/07/2025

Sowell Westrock GP, LLC

Signature:	/s/ James E. Sowell
Name/Title:	/s/ James E. Sowell, Manager
Date:	08/07/2025

Sowell Westrock, LP

Signature:	/s/ James E. Sowell
Name/Title:	James E. Sowell, Manager of the General Partner
Date:	08/07/2025

FAQ

How many Westrock Coffee (WEST) shares does James E. Sowell beneficially own?

Sowell is deemed to beneficially own 6,168,066 common shares.

What percentage of WEST’s outstanding shares is represented by the Sowell stake?

The filing states a 6.5 % ownership of the total shares outstanding.

What is the CUSIP number for Westrock Coffee common stock?

The CUSIP listed is 96145W103.

Under which SEC rule was the Schedule 13G/A filed?

The reporting persons filed under Rule 13d-1(c) as passive investors.

When was the ownership event that triggered this filing?

The date of event requiring the filing is 30 June 2025.