Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) director receives 1,652 restricted stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Owens Lester reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Chefs' Warehouse director Lester Owens received a new equity grant. He was awarded 1,652 time-vested restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of Chefs' Warehouse common stock, under the Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

The restricted stock units generally vest at the earlier of the issuer's 2027 annual stockholders' meeting or the one-year anniversary of the May 8, 2026 grant date. Following this award, Owens directly holds 7,890 shares of common stock, aligning his compensation more closely with shareholder outcomes.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Owens Lester

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,652	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,890 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,652 units Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 7,890 shares +2 more

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RSUs granted 1,652 units Time-vested restricted stock units granted on May 8, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

Shares after transaction 7,890 shares Total Chefs' Warehouse common stock held directly by Owens after grant

Vesting trigger 1 2027 annual stockholders' meeting RSUs vest at the earlier of this meeting or one-year anniversary

Vesting trigger 2 One-year from grant Alternative vesting date is one-year anniversary of May 8, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, time-vested, annual stockholders' meeting

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restricted stock units financial

"The Reporting Person was granted 1,652 time-vested restricted stock units, each convertible into one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"

time-vested financial

"The Reporting Person was granted 1,652 time-vested restricted stock units"

Time-vested describes a right—such as stock options, restricted shares, or pension benefits—that becomes fully owned by an individual only after they have waited for or worked through a specified period. For investors, it matters because these delayed ownership rules affect when insiders or employees can sell shares, which influences share supply, executive incentives, and the timing of potential stock dilution or insider-driven stock sales.

annual stockholders' meeting financial

"vest at the earlier of the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholders' meeting"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Owens Lester

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 EAST RIDGE ROAD

(Street)

RIDGEFIELD CONNECTICUT 06877

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. [ CHEF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/08/2026		A(1)		1,652	A	$0	7,890	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Reporting Person was granted 1,652 time-vested restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of common stock, pursuant to The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units will generally vest at the earlier of the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholders' meeting or the one-year anniversary of the date of grant.

	/s/ Alexandros Aldous, Attorney-in-Fact for Lester Owens	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) director Lester Owens report on this Form 4?

Lester Owens reported receiving 1,652 time-vested restricted stock units in Chefs' Warehouse common stock as compensation. Each unit converts into one share, increasing his direct equity-based stake and linking more of his pay to future company performance and stock value.

How many Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) shares does Lester Owens hold after this grant?

After the grant, Lester Owens directly holds 7,890 shares of Chefs' Warehouse common stock. This total includes the effect of the 1,652 restricted stock units awarded, reflecting his updated equity position as reported in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

What kind of equity award did Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) grant to Lester Owens?

Chefs' Warehouse granted Lester Owens 1,652 time-vested restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of common stock. These units were issued under the company’s Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as part of his director compensation package.

When will Lester Owens' Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) restricted stock units vest?

The 1,652 restricted stock units generally vest at the earlier of the issuer's 2027 annual stockholders' meeting or the one-year anniversary of the May 8, 2026 grant date. Vesting ties continued service and time to the receipt of underlying common shares.

Was Lester Owens’ Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Form 4 a purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Lester Owens acquired 1,652 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per unit, categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition of Chefs' Warehouse common stock under the company’s equity plan.

Under which plan were the Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) restricted stock units granted to Lester Owens?

The award was made under The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. This plan governs stock-based compensation, including restricted stock units, used to align directors’ and employees’ interests with long-term shareholder value creation.