COCO 8-K
Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)
8-K
2026-04-10
For: 2026-04-06
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April 11, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2026
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(Registrant’s telephone number, include area code) (212 ) 206-0763
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
John Leahy, a member of the Board of Directors of The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (the “Company”) has decided to retire from the Company's Board of Directors and will not stand for reelection at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 3, 2026. Mr. Leahy has served on the Board since 2019 and is a member of both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee, and will continue in these roles until his term ends at the Annual Meeting. The Board thanks Mr. Leahy for his years of service, dedication to the Board, and his many contributions to the Company.
Mr. Leahy’s decision was made solely for personal reasons and did not result from any disagreement with the Company regarding its operations, policies, or practices. Following his retirement, the size of the Company’s Board of Directors will be reduced from ten members to nine.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE VITA COCO COMPANY, INC. | ||||||||
Date: April 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Martin Roper | ||||||
Name: Martin Roper | ||||||||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||