---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-25-109732"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBSS"
cik: "0000880117"
company_name: "SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC"
filed_at: "2025-08-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T12:14:59.951104+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JBSS eliminates VP, General Counsel role; separation agreement with Gina Lakatos valued at $150K plus COBRA

## Summary
- Position of VP, General Counsel eliminated on August 5; Gina Lakatos separated August 12, 2025.
- Separation payment of $150,000 (two equal installments) and 26 weeks of COBRA premium reimbursement.
- Unvested RSUs and PSUs forfeited and cancelled; SVA Plan bonus eligibility for FY2025 and FY2026 (pro-rated).
- Lakatos bound by 12-month non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disparagement covenants from prior agreements.
- Agreement includes standard release of claims and reaffirmation of restrictive covenants.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-25-109732
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBSS
- cik: 0000880117
- company_name: SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC
- filed_at: 2025-08-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/880117/000095017025109732/0000950170-25-109732-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/880117/000095017025109732/jbss-20250812.htm

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