CFO Receives Substantial Compensation Increase and $1M Equity Grant Post-IPO

summarizeSummary

Once Upon a Farm's President and CFO, Lawrence Waldman, received a revised compensation package including a higher base salary, increased bonus opportunity, and a $1 million equity grant.

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• CFO Compensation Revised

  The Compensation Committee approved a new compensation package for Lawrence Waldman, President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 5, 2026.

• Base Salary Increase

  Mr. Waldman's annual base salary has been increased to $450,000.

• Bonus Opportunity Boost

  His annual cash bonus opportunity was raised to 70% of his base salary.

• Significant Equity Grant

  Mr. Waldman will receive a service-based restricted stock unit grant with a fair value of $1,000,000, vesting in full on the second anniversary of the grant date.

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Once Upon a Farm, PBC has significantly increased the compensation package for its President and Chief Financial Officer, Lawrence Waldman. This move, following the company's successful IPO in February 2026 and strong 2025 financial performance, is likely aimed at retaining a key executive and aligning his incentives with long-term shareholder value. The substantial equity grant, vesting over two years, ties Mr. Waldman's compensation directly to the company's future stock performance. While increasing executive compensation represents an expense, it is a common strategy for high-growth companies to secure leadership talent.