Form 4: US Foods Officer Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


John A. Tonnison, EVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer at US Foods Holding Corp., disposed of shares to cover tax liabilities related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

  • John A. Tonnison, an officer of US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD), reported two transactions involving the disposition of common stock.
  • On March 24, 2026, 867 shares were disposed of at a price of $91.13 per share.
  • On March 25, 2026, an additional 1,410 shares were disposed of at a price of $92.48 per share.
  • These dispositions were made to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • Following these transactions, Tonnison beneficially owns 119,165 shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, as the disposition of shares is a routine tax-related transaction for executive compensation and does not indicate a change in company fundamentals or insider sentiment.

Negatives

  • John A. Tonnison disposed of a total of 2,277 shares of US Foods Holding Corp. common stock (867 shares on March 24, 2026, and 1,410 shares on March 25, 2026).
  • The dispositions were made at prices of $91.13 and $92.48 per share, respectively, reducing his direct beneficial ownership.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that insider transactions, particularly those related to tax withholdings for restricted stock units, are common occurrences in publicly traded companies and generally do not reflect a change in management's outlook on the company's prospects. These are often pre-scheduled events under Rule 10b5-1 plans.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of Attorney GrantJohn Tonnison granted Power of Attorney to Kristin M. Coleman and Alexander J. Vargas to prepare, execute, and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf with the SEC, and to manage EDGAR filings.2025-08-26Ensures timely and compliant insider transaction reporting for John Tonnison, streamlining the filing process and reducing administrative burden.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minor reduction in shares held by an executive, which is a standard part of executive compensation and tax planning, generally not material to overall share structure.
  • Management: The transaction is a routine part of executive compensation and tax compliance, managed through a Power of Attorney for efficient filing.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-08-26Execution date of Power of Attorney by John Tonnison, authorizing others to file SEC reports on his behalf.
2026-03-24Disposition of 867 shares of common stock by John A. Tonnison to satisfy tax obligations.
2026-03-25Disposition of 1,410 shares of common stock by John A. Tonnison to satisfy tax obligations.
2026-03-26Signature date of the Form 4 filing by Alexander J. Vargas, Attorney In Fact.

Keywords

US Foods Holding Corp., USFD, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Disposition, Tax Withholding, Restricted Stock Units, John A. Tonnison, Officer Transaction

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