Freshpet co-founder and President Scott Morris to retire Oct 20, 2026; COO Nicola Baty to succeed

Freshpet, Inc.

Co-founder and President Scott Morris to retire effective Oct 20, 2026.
Morris receives base salary through separation; 18-month advisory with bi-weekly payments of $38,904.
Unvested RSUs vest on separation; PSUs vest pro-rata through Dec 2026 subject to performance metrics.
COO Nicola Baty promoted to President effective on the separation date.
Letter agreement includes 24-month non-compete and standard restrictive covenants.

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Departed

Scott Morris

President

FRPT · Freshpet, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-20
Successor: Nicola Baty
Filed: June 24, 2026, 9:12 AM ET

Scott Morris, co-founder and President of the Company, will retire effective as of October 20, 2026

Role change

Nicola Baty

President

FRPT · Freshpet, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-20
Filed: June 24, 2026, 9:12 AM ET

Nicola Baty, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since September 2024, will assume the additional role of President of the Company on the Separation Date.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Scott Morris retired as President at Freshpet, Inc..

Action: retired
Role: President

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Scott Morris, co-founder and President of the Company, will retire effective as of October 20, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Nicola Baty changed role as President at Freshpet, Inc..

Action: assumed
Role: President

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Nicola Baty, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since September 2024, will assume the additional role of President of the Company on the Separation Date.

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