Simply Good Foods Co

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

For the fiscal year ended August 29, 2026

Commission File Number:001-38115

The Simply Good Foods Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

1225 17th Street, Suite 1000

Denver, CO 80202

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(303)633-2840

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No☒

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of February 28, 2026, the last trading day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $1.4 billion based on the closing price of $17.06 for one share of common stock, as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market on that date. For the purpose of the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the registrant and owners of more than 10% of the registrant’s common stock are assumed to be affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily conclusive for any other purpose.

As of October 22, 2026, there were 86,861,967 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement, in connection with its 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended August 29, 2026, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-K (this “Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). When used anywhere in this Report, the words “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial or operational performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievement to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution you that these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events, are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties relate to, among other things, our operations being dependent on changes in consumer preferences and purchasing habits regarding our products, a global supply chain and effects of supply chain constraints, inflationary pressure and tariffs on us and our contract manufacturers, our ability to continue to operate at a profit or to maintain our margins, the sufficiency of our sources of liquidity and capital, our ability to maintain current operation levels and implement our growth strategies, our ability to maintain and gain market acceptance for our products or new products, our ability to capitalize on attractive opportunities, our ability to respond to competition and changes in the economy including changes regarding inflation and increasing ingredient and packaging costs and labor challenges due to tariffs or other challenges at our contract manufacturers and third party logistics providers, the amounts of or changes with respect to certain anticipated raw materials and other costs, difficulties and delays in achieving the synergies and cost savings in connection with acquisitions, changes in the business environment in which we operate including general financial, economic, capital market, regulatory and geopolitical conditions affecting us and the industry in which we operate, our ability to maintain adequate product inventory levels to timely supply customer orders, changes in taxes, tariffs, duties, governmental laws and regulations, the availability of or competition for other brands, assets or other opportunities for investment by us or to expand our business, competitive product and pricing activity, difficulties of managing growth profitably, the effect of pandemics or other global disruptions on our business, financial condition and results of operations, the loss of one or more members of our management team, potential for increased costs, the harm to our business resulting from unauthorized access of the information technology systems we use in our business, and other risks and uncertainties indicated in this Report, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in this Report. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements such as those contained in documents we have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in this Report in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Risk Factors” and those contained in subsequent reports we will file with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this Report are qualified entirely by the cautionary statements included in this Report and such other filings. These risks and uncertainties or other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements contained in this Report. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report. We undertake no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law, and readers should not rely on the forward-looking statements as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of the filing of this Report.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “Simply Good Foods” refer to The Simply Good Foods Company and its subsidiaries. In context, “Quest” may also refer to the Quest brand, “Atkins” may also refer to the Atkins brand, and “OWYN” may also refer to the OWYN brand. Atkins, Atkins Endulge, Quest, OWYN, and the Simply Good logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Simply Good Foods USA, Inc. or one of its affiliates in the United States and elsewhere. All rights are reserved.

Summary of Risk Factors

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of this Report, which are summarized below, before making an investment decision. Our business, prospects, financial condition or operating results could be harmed by any of these risks, and other risks not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial. The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and, as a result, you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to our Business

•Changing consumer preferences, habits, perceptions and discretionary spending, which may negatively affect our brand loyalty and net sales.

•Our inability to compete successfully in the highly competitive nutritional snacking industry.

•Our dependence on a global supply chain and effects of supply chain constraints, inflationary pressure and tariffs on us or our suppliers.

•Our ability to maintain or increase prices or fail to implement our growth strategies successfully.

•Our inability to continually enhance our brand recognition, increase distribution of our products, grow and maintain shelf space, attract new consumers to our brands and introduce new and innovative products, either on a timely basis or at all.

•The perception of our brands or organizational reputation is damaged, including as a result of negative information on social media.

•The fact that we must expend resources to maintain consumer awareness of our brands, build brand loyalty and generate interest in our products and the evolution of our marketing strategies and channels, and our programs may not be successful.

•Our geographic focus, which makes us particularly vulnerable to economic and other events and trends in North America.

•Pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks, which may disrupt our business, including, among other things, consumption and trade patterns, our supply chain and production processes.

Risks Related to our Operating Model

•Ingredient and packaging costs are volatile and may rise significantly.

•Shortages or interruptions in the supply or delivery of our core ingredients, equipment, packaging and products as we rely on a limited number of third-party suppliers to supply our core ingredients and a limited number of contract manufacturers to manufacture our products.

•Our reliance on sales to a limited number of retailers for a substantial portion of our net sales and we maintain “at-will” contracts with these retailers, which do not require recurring or minimum purchase amounts of our products.

•Losses in, disruption of and lack of efficiency in our fulfillment network.

•Severe weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations related to climate change, the effects of climate change and geopolitical events, which can all affect crop supplies and supply chain infrastructure.

•We intend to grow through mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures, and we may not successfully integrate, operate or realize the anticipated benefits of such business combinations, including the OWYN Acquisition.

•Our insurance policies may not provide adequate levels of coverage against claims.

•Loss of our key executive officers or other personnel, or an inability to attract and retain such management and other personnel.

•We may not be able to adequately protect our material intellectual property and other proprietary rights.

•Any inadequacy, failure or interruption of our information technology systems may harm our ability to effectively operate our business, and our business is subject to online security risks, including security breaches and identity theft.

Regulatory Risks and Litigation Risks

•All our products must comply with regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state and local regulations.

•Our advertising is regulated for accuracy, and if our advertising is determined to be false or misleading, we may face fines or sanctions.

•Changes in the legal and regulatory environment could limit our business activities, increase our operating costs, reduce demand for our products or result in litigation.

•Litigation or legal proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and have a negative effect on our reputation.

Risks Related to our Capital Structure

•Our indebtedness could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and ability to operate our company, and we may incur additional debt.

•Changes in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings and cash flows.

•We may need additional capital in the future, and it may not be available on acceptable terms or at all.

•We have incurred and will continue to incur significant costs because of operating as a public company.

•If we cannot maintain appropriate systems, procedures and controls, we may not be able to successfully procure, offer or ship our products, grow our business, account for transactions, accurately report our financial results in an appropriate and timely manner or prevent fraud.

•We may be required to recognize impairment charges that could materially affect our financial results.

•Our only significant asset is ownership of 100% of Atkins Intermediate Holdings, LLC, which could limit our ability to pay any dividends on our common stock or satisfy our other financial obligations.

Risks Related to our Common Stock

•Our common stock price may be affected by future sales of common stock or other dilution.

•We do not expect to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.

•Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation contains anti-takeover provisions which could impair a takeover attempt.

Other Risks

•We experience risks associated with our international operations and exposure to the worldwide economy.

•Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation excludes certain of our Board members from the doctrine of “corporate opportunity.”