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

Freshpet names Nicola Baty President, keeps COO role; pay package disclosed

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership

Freshpet's board committee approved an enhanced compensation package for Nicola Baty, who became President effective October 21, 2026, while continuing as Chief Operating Officer. The package includes a $675,000 base salary, a long-term incentive target of at least 250% of base salary, and restricted stock units covering 58,245 shares that vest in full on June 30, 2029.

Key points

  • Base salary of $675,000 and annual cash bonus target of at least 80% of base salary
  • Long-term equity incentive target of at least 250% of base salary
  • RSUs for 58,245 shares under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting in full on June 30, 2029, subject to continued employment

The filing

CompanyFreshpet (FRPT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 23, 2026, 4:14 PM ET
Accession number0000929638-26-004016

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:18 PM ET, from this filing only.

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