FDP.NYSEFresh Del Monte Produce INC

Form 4: Fresh Del Monte SVP Acquires Shares via Vesting

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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s SVP, Central America, Jorge Pelaez Reyes, acquired 2,279 ordinary shares through the vesting of equity awards.

Summary

  • Jorge Pelaez Reyes, SVP, Central America for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP), acquired a total of 2,279 ordinary shares on March 3, 2026.
  • These acquisitions resulted from the exercise or conversion of derivative securities, specifically Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Stock Units (PSUs), and Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs), at a price of $0 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Pelaez Reyes beneficially owns 7,460 direct ordinary shares.
  • Additionally, he holds various derivative securities, including 1,521.7932 Dividend Equivalent Units, 2,203 Restricted Stock Units, and a total of 13,950 Performance Stock Units across several grants.
  • A fractional share of Dividend Equivalent Units (79.2586 units) related to vesting was paid in cash.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral to slightly positive event. While routine, the successful vesting of performance-based awards indicates that the company met its performance criteria, which is a positive signal for operational execution.

Positives

  • Performance criteria for several Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards were met at high percentages: 100% for PSUs awarded on February 20, 2019, 83% for PSUs awarded on March 2, 2020, 91% for PSUs awarded on March 1, 2021, 100% for PSUs awarded on March 1, 2024, and 100% for PSUs awarded on March 3, 2025.
  • The acquisition of shares through vesting increases insider ownership, which can align management's interests with those of shareholders.

Future Outlook

Remaining vestings for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) awarded on March 3, 2025, are scheduled for March 3, 2027, and March 3, 2028. RSUs awarded on March 2, 2026, will vest on March 2, 2027, March 2, 2028, and March 2, 2029. Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded on March 1, 2024, have a remaining vesting on March 1, 2027. PSUs awarded on March 3, 2025, have remaining vestings on March 3, 2027, and March 3, 2028. PSUs awarded on March 2, 2026, will vest on March 2, 2027, March 2, 2028, and March 2, 2029. PSUs and associated Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) from earlier grants will settle on the six-month anniversary after termination of employment.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that routine insider equity vesting, as reported in this Form 4, is a standard component of executive compensation packages across various industries, including the agricultural and fresh produce sector. It reflects the execution of pre-established compensation plans rather than discretionary trading based on new material information.

Related Party Transactions

  • The reported transactions involve the acquisition of company shares by a Senior Vice President, Jorge Pelaez Reyes, through the vesting of equity awards, which are considered related party transactions as they involve an insider and the issuer.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Increased direct ownership by a key executive may enhance alignment of interests between management and shareholders, potentially fostering long-term value creation.
  • Employees: The successful vesting of performance-based awards can serve as a positive indicator of the company's performance and the effectiveness of its executive compensation structure.

Next Steps

  • Remaining vestings for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) awarded on March 3, 2025, are scheduled for March 3, 2027, and March 3, 2028.
  • RSUs awarded on March 2, 2026, will vest on March 2, 2027, March 2, 2028, and March 2, 2029.
  • Remaining vesting for Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded on March 1, 2024, is scheduled for March 1, 2027.
  • Remaining vestings for PSUs awarded on March 3, 2025, are scheduled for March 3, 2027, and March 3, 2028.
  • PSUs awarded on March 2, 2026, will vest on March 2, 2027, March 2, 2028, and March 2, 2029.
  • Performance Stock Units (PSUs) and associated Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) from earlier grants will settle on the six-month anniversary after termination of employment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/20/2019Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded, subject to meeting minimum performance criteria (met at 100%).
03/02/2020Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded, subject to meeting minimum performance criteria (met at 83%).
03/01/2021Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded, subject to meeting minimum performance criteria (met at 91%).
03/03/2025Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) awarded, vesting in three equal installments over three years.
03/03/2025Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded, subject to meeting minimum performance criteria (met at 100%).
03/02/2026Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) awarded, vesting in three equal installments over three years.
03/02/2026Performance Stock Units (PSUs) awarded, earned subject to meeting minimum performance criteria.
03/03/2026Date of earliest transaction reported, involving the acquisition of ordinary shares through vesting of equity awards.
03/05/2026Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.
03/01/2027Remaining vesting for PSUs awarded on 03/01/2024.
03/02/2027First annual installment vesting for RSUs awarded on 03/02/2026.
03/02/2027First annual installment vesting for PSUs awarded on 03/02/2026.
03/03/2027Remaining vesting for RSUs awarded on 03/03/2025.
03/03/2027Remaining vesting for PSUs awarded on 03/03/2025.
03/02/2028Second annual installment vesting for RSUs awarded on 03/02/2026.
03/02/2028Second annual installment vesting for PSUs awarded on 03/02/2026.
03/03/2028Remaining vesting for RSUs awarded on 03/03/2025.
03/03/2028Remaining vesting for PSUs awarded on 03/03/2025.
03/02/2029Third annual installment vesting for RSUs awarded on 03/02/2026.
03/02/2029Third annual installment vesting for PSUs awarded on 03/02/2026.

Keywords

Fresh Del Monte Produce, FDP, Insider Trading, Form 4, Equity Vesting, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, Dividend Equivalent Units, Executive Compensation

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