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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-412309"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBSS"
cik: "0000880117"
company_name: "SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC"
filed_at: "2026-10-02T20:16:29+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:37:18.489294+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JBSS leadership transition takes effect: Jasper Sanfilippo Jr. named CEO, Pellegrino President/CFO

## Summary
- Effective October 1, 2026, Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo moved from CEO to Executive Chair of the Board, as previously announced in the July 16, 2026 Form 8-K.
- Jasper B. Sanfilippo, Jr., previously COO, President and Secretary, assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on the transition date.
- Frank Pellegrino, formerly CFO and EVP Finance and Administration, became President and Chief Financial Officer.
- Pellegrino's Employment Letter sets base salary at $700,000/year, a target bonus of 100% of salary under the Sanfilippo Value Added Plan, and a FY2027 annual equity award of $600,000.
- Pellegrino also receives a one-time equity award of $750,000 with FY2027 grants; severance is 1x or 2x salary plus target bonus for termination without cause or Good Reason, plus accelerated vesting.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-412309
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBSS
- cik: 0000880117
- company_name: SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC
- filed_at: 2026-10-02T20:16:29+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/880117/000119312526412309/0001193125-26-412309-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/880117/000119312526412309/jbss-20261001.htm

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