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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Freshpet (FRPT)

Freshpet co-founder and President Scott Morris to retire October 20, 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Freshpet said co-founder and President Scott Morris will retire effective October 20, 2026, and will serve as an advisor for 18 months afterward. Chief Operating Officer Nicola Baty will take on the additional role of President on the Separation Date.

Key points

  • Scott Morris retires effective October 20, 2026, and is paid base salary until then
  • Morris becomes an advisor for 18 months at bi-weekly gross payments of $38,904
  • Nicola Baty, COO since September 2024, will also become President on the Separation Date
  • Unvested RSUs vest at separation; PSUs vest pro rata through December 2026 subject to performance metrics

The filing

CompanyFreshpet (FRPT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 24, 2026, 9:12 AM ET
Accession number0000929638-26-002308

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:49 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 24, 2026.

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