Form 4: Vita Coco CSO Gifts Shares for Charitable Purposes
Insider Transaction Report
Vita Coco's Chief Sales Officer, Charles van Es, reported a charitable donation of 1,400 common shares.
Summary
- Charles van Es, Chief Sales Officer of Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO), reported a transaction on December 8, 2025.
- He disposed of 1,400 shares of the company's common stock through a gift to a donor-advised fund for charitable purposes.
- Following this transaction, van Es directly beneficially owns 77,628 shares of common stock.
- The filing also details his holdings of various non-qualified stock options with different exercise prices, expiration dates, and vesting schedules.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral, as this is a routine insider transaction report of a charitable gift, which has no direct impact on the company's operational or financial performance.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact, as the transaction involves a small number of shares relative to total outstanding shares and is for charitable purposes.
- Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this insider transaction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/27/2022 | Start of four equal annual installments for stock option vesting (exercise price $15). |
| 03/10/2024 | Start of four equal annual installments for stock option vesting (exercise price $16.91). |
| 03/04/2025 | Start of four equal annual installments for stock option vesting (exercise price $26.18). |
| 08/15/2025 | Start of three equal annual installments for stock option vesting (exercise price $15.36). |
| 12/08/2025 | Date of common stock donation by Charles van Es. |
| 12/09/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact. |
| 02/10/2030 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $10.178, 53,750 shares). |
| 01/11/2031 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $10.178, 27,300 shares). |
| 10/21/2031 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $15, 58,043 shares). |
| 08/15/2032 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $15.36, 42,980 shares). |
| 03/10/2033 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $16.91, 14,205 shares). |
| 03/04/2034 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $26.18, 8,746 shares). |
| 03/04/2035 | Expiration date for non-qualified stock option (exercise price $33.36, 13,218 shares). |
Keywords
Vita Coco, COCO, Charles van Es, Chief Sales Officer, insider transaction, Form 4, stock options, charitable donation
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