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Village Super Market (VLGEA) EVP gets 15,916 restricted shares

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SUMAS JOHN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Village Super Market Inc EVP & Secretary John Sumas received a grant of 15,916 shares of Class A common stock as restricted stock compensation. The award was issued at no cash cost and increased his directly held shares to 115,641 after the transaction.

The restricted shares were granted under the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan and vest over time, subject to his continued service or employment. One-half of the shares vest on March 16, 2027, one-third vest on March 14, 2028, and the remaining shares vest on March 13, 2029.

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Insider SUMAS JOHN
Role EVP & Secretary
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award CLASS A COMMON STOCK 15,916 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: CLASS A COMMON STOCK — 115,641 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Restricted stock grant 15,916 shares Class A common stock granted on March 27, 2026
Post-grant holdings 115,641 shares Total Class A shares directly held after grant
First vesting tranche 1/2 of 15,916 shares Vests on March 16, 2027, subject to continued service
Second vesting tranche 1/3 of 15,916 shares Vests on March 14, 2028, subject to continued service
Final vesting tranche Remaining shares Vests on March 13, 2029, subject to continued service
restricted stock financial
"Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
2016 Stock Plan financial
"Issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan."
vest financial
"The shares vest in three installments, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Transaction code A identified as Grant, award, or other acquisition."
EVP & Secretary financial
"Reporting person is EVP & Secretary of Village Super Market Inc."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
SUMAS JOHN

(Last)(First)(Middle)
733 MOUNTAIN AVENUE

(Street)
SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY 07081

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC [ VLGEA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
EVP & SecretarySee remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
CLASS A COMMON STOCK03/27/2026A15,916(1)A$0115,641D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan. The shares vest in three installments, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service or employment with the Issuer through each applicable vesting date, as follows: one-half of the shares vest on March 16, 2027; one-third of the shares vest on March 14, 2028; and the remaining shares vest on March 13, 2029.
Remarks:
Member of 10% owner group.
/s/ John Van Orden, attorney-in-fact for John P. Sumas03/31/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did VLGEA executive John Sumas report?

John Sumas reported receiving 15,916 shares of VLGEA Class A common stock as a restricted stock grant. The award was issued at no cash cost as part of equity compensation and increased his directly held position to 115,641 shares after the grant.

Is the VLGEA Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The VLGEA Form 4 reflects a grant of restricted stock to executive John Sumas, not a market purchase or sale. It is coded as an acquisition by grant or award and carries a transaction price of 0.0000 per share, indicating compensation rather than trading.

How many VLGEA shares does John Sumas own after this grant?

After receiving 15,916 restricted shares, John Sumas directly holds 115,641 shares of VLGEA Class A common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the reported grant and shows his ongoing equity stake as an executive officer of the company.

How do the 15,916 restricted VLGEA shares vest over time?

The 15,916 restricted VLGEA shares vest in three installments, subject to continued service. One-half vest on March 16, 2027, one-third on March 14, 2028, and the remaining balance on March 13, 2029, spreading the award over multiple years.

Under which plan were the VLGEA restricted shares granted to John Sumas?

The restricted shares were granted under the Village Super Market, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and the reported 15,916-share award to executive John Sumas follows a multi-year vesting schedule tied to ongoing service or employment.