WEST DAVID J 4

What Happened
David J. West, a director of Freshpet, was granted 1,589 shares of restricted common stock on 2026-03-10. The shares were awarded at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0) as an equity award under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-10; acquisition code: A (award/grant); price: $0.00; total reported value: $0.
• Vesting: The shares vest on March 15, 2027, subject to Mr. West's continued service on the Board (footnote F1).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Filing: Form 4 was filed on 2026-03-12 (appears to be within the standard two-business-day reporting window).

Context
This was an award of restricted stock (not a market purchase or sale). Restricted shares typically vest over time and are commonly used as director compensation and retention tools; they do not indicate an immediate sale or cash proceeds.