Petco (WOOF) CEO adds 5,000 shares through employee stock purchase plan
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director Joel D. Anderson reported acquiring 5,000 shares of Class A common stock on January 30, 2026 at $2.29 per share under the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Following this purchase, he beneficially owned 3,231,281 Class A shares directly, which include 2,466,451 restricted stock units where each unit represents one share. He also reported indirect holdings of 853,304 shares by a 2020 Trust, 229,204 shares by a 2025 Trust, 7,874 shares by his son, and 495,706 shares by a Revocable Trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 5,000 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Anderson Joel D
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 5,000 | $2.29 | $11K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 3,231,281 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 853,304 shares (Indirect, By 2020 Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 229,204 shares (Indirect, By 2025 Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 7,874 shares (Indirect, By son);
Class A Common Stock — 495,706 shares (Indirect, By Revocable Trust)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. These shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer were acquired under the Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c).
- F2. Includes 2,466,451 outstanding restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer.
- F3. On January 13, 2026, 495,706 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer were transferred from the 2025 Trust into the Revocable Trust.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Petco (WOOF) CEO Joel Anderson report?
Joel D. Anderson reported acquiring 5,000 Petco Class A common shares at $2.29 each on January 30, 2026. The shares were purchased through the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c).
What does the Form 4 say about Joel Anderson’s Petco restricted stock units?
A footnote states that his direct beneficial ownership total includes 2,466,451 outstanding restricted stock units granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Petco Class A common stock upon vesting or settlement.