Pledger Thomas Christopher 4

What Happened

• Thomas Christopher Pledger, Chief Financial Officer of Westrock Coffee Co. (WEST), had 13,064 shares withheld by the issuer on March 15, 2026 to satisfy his tax obligations arising when restricted stock units vested. The withheld shares were valued at $4.26 each, for a total value of $55,653. This is a tax-withholding disposal (code F), not an open-market sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-15; 13,064 shares withheld at $4.26 per share (total $55,653).
• Filing date: Form 4 filed 2026-03-16 (one day after the transaction).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported in the information provided in this summary/filing.
• Footnote: F1 — Shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person’s tax obligations on RSUs that vested on March 15, 2026.
• Transaction type code: F (tax withholding/cashless share retention).

Context

• This was a routine tax-withholding event tied to RSU vesting. Withholding of shares to cover taxes is common and does not necessarily indicate buying or selling intent in the open market. It should be viewed as an administrative disposition rather than a directional trading signal.