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<issuerName>SANFILIPPO JOHN B &amp; SON INC</issuerName>
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<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">1703 N. RANDALL ROAD</street1>
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<nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>Sanfilippo Jeffrey T</nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>
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<name>LPL Financial</name>
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<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">1055 LPL Way</street1>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">Fort Mill</city>
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<noOfUnitsSold>7212</noOfUnitsSold>
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<approxSaleDate>03/02/2026</approxSaleDate>
<securitiesExchangeName>NASDAQ</securitiesExchangeName>
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<acquiredDate>11/17/2025</acquiredDate>
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<paymentDate>11/17/2025</paymentDate>
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<noticeDate>03/02/2026</noticeDate>
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<planAdoptionDate>11/26/2025</planAdoptionDate>
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<signature>/S/Sean Valentine as Power of Attorney</signature>
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