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Form 4: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Executive Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

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SEC Form 4

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Jorge Pelaez Reyes, VP of Central America at Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., reports transactions involving ordinary shares and derivative securities, including acquisitions and disposals related to restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs).

Summary

  • On March 5, 2024, Jorge Pelaez Reyes, VP of Central America at Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • The report includes transactions from March 1, 2024, to March 2, 2024, involving ordinary shares, dividend equivalent units (DEUs), restricted stock units (RSUs), and performance stock units (PSUs).
  • These transactions include the acquisition of ordinary shares through the vesting of RSUs and PSUs, as well as the disposal of DEUs.
  • Some PSUs were forfeited because minimum performance criteria were not met.
  • Following the reported transactions, Pelaez Reyes beneficially owns 5,418 ordinary shares, 880.8531 Dividend Equivalent Units, 574 Restricted Stock Units, 1,479 Restricted Stock Units, 2,390 Performance Stock Units, 2,090 Performance Stock Units, 3,000 Performance Stock Units and 880.8531 Performance Stock Units.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The form simply reports transactions related to executive compensation. The forfeiture of some PSUs is a minor negative, but overall, the document doesn't convey strong positive or negative signals.

Positives

  • The reporting person acquired shares through vesting of previously awarded stock units, indicating continued alignment with the company's long-term performance.

Negatives

  • The forfeiture of some PSUs suggests that certain performance goals were not achieved.

Risks

  • Fluctuations in the company's stock price could impact the value of the executive's holdings.
  • Failure to meet future performance criteria could result in further forfeitures of performance-based equity awards.

Industry Context

Executive stock transactions are a common occurrence in publicly traded companies and are closely monitored by investors to gauge management's confidence in the company's future performance.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Equity compensation is a standard practice among publicly traded companies to align executive interests with shareholder value.
  • Vesting schedules and performance criteria for RSUs and PSUs are generally in line with industry norms, designed to incentivize long-term value creation.
  • Companies like Dole plc and Chiquita Brands International (though now privately held) also utilize similar equity-based compensation plans for their executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and creditors.
  • The vesting of equity awards aligns executive interests with shareholder value.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/20/2019PSUs were awarded and subject to minimum performance criteria which met at 100%.
03/02/2020The RSUs were awarded on 3/2/2020 and vest in five equal installments over four years.
03/02/2020The PSUs were awarded on 3/2/2020 subject to meeting minimum performance criteria, which was met at 83%.
03/01/2021The RSUs were awarded on 3/1/2021 and vest in three equal installments over three years.
03/01/2021The PSUs were awarded on 3/1/2021 and are subject to meeting minimum performance criteria which was met at 91%.
06/15/2022The RSUs were awarded on 6/15/2022 and vest in three equal installments over three years.
06/15/2022The PSUs were awarded on 6/15/2022 and are earned subject to meeting minimum performance criteria.
03/02/2023The RSUs were awarded on 3/2/2023 and vest in three equal installments over three years.
03/01/2024Date of earliest transaction reported.
03/01/2024The PSUs were awarded on 3/1/2024 and are earned subject to meeting minimum performance criteria.
03/05/2024Date of the report.

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