Form 4: Jack in the Box Executive Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Jack in the Box EVP Ryan Lee Ostrom sold 315 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

• Ryan Lee Ostrom, Executive Vice President, Chief Customer & Digital Officer of Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK), reported a transaction.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 315 shares of common stock on December 17, 2025.
• The shares were sold at a price of $20.27 per share.
• The disposition was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units, consistent with the company's automatic sell-to-cover policy stated in the grant agreement.
• Following this transaction, Ryan Lee Ostrom beneficially owns 80,056 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine, non-discretionary insider stock sale to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting. This type of transaction is neutral and does not typically indicate a change in management's sentiment or company performance.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction (sell-to-cover) common across all industries when restricted stock units vest, and it does not reflect broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a small, routine transaction for tax purposes and not a discretionary sale indicating a change in outlook.

Key Dates

Keywords

Jack in the Box, JACK, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Ryan Lee Ostrom, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding