<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-19-042288.txt : 20190716
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-19-042288
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190712
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190716
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190716

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SOKOLOFF JONATHAN D
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001175522

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36823
		FILM NUMBER:		19958080

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11111 SANTA MONICA BLVD
		STREET 2:		STE 2000
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90025

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Shake Shack Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001620533
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES [5810]
		IRS NUMBER:				471941186
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		225 VARICK STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 301
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10014
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(646) 747-7200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		225 VARICK STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 301
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10014
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        <footnote id="F1">Represents shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (&quot;A-Common&quot;) sold by Green Equity Investors VI, L.P. (&quot;GEI VI&quot;), Green Equity Investors Side VI, L.P. (&quot;GEI Side VI&quot;), and LGP Malted Coinvest LLC (&quot;Malted&quot;). Of the shares of A-Common sold, 36,342 were sold by GEI VI, 21,659 were sold by GEI Side VI, and 2,652 were sold by Malted. GEI VI's, GEI Side VI's, and Malted's A-Common, together with GEI VI's and Malted's B-Common and LLC Interests, are collectively referred to herein as the &quot;Equity Interests.&quot;</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $74.24 to $75.23. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. Mr. Sokoloff hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Represents shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Of the shares of A-Common reported, 264,273 are owned by GEI VI, 488,085 are owned by GEI Side VI, and 19,292 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Mr. Sokoloff directly (whether through ownership or position), or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, may be deemed for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to be the indirect beneficial owner of the shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Mr. Sokoloff disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by each of GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in GEI VI and GEI Side VI, and this report shall not otherwise be deemed an admission that he is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Represents shares of A-Common sold by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted.  Of the shares of A-Common sold, 26,060 were sold by GEI VI, 15,531 were sold by GEI Side VI, and 1,903 were sold by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $75.24 to $75.61. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. Mr. Sokoloff hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Represents shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Of the shares of A-Common reported, 238,213 are owned by GEI VI, 472,554 are owned by GEI Side VI, and 17,389 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">Represents shares of A-Common sold by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted.  Of the shares of A-Common sold, 29,163 were sold by GEI VI, 17,380 were sold by GEI Side VI, and 2,129 were sold by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F9">This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $74.59 to $75.58. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. Mr. Sokoloff hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F10">Represents shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Of the shares of A-Common reported, 209,050 are owned by GEI VI, 455,174 are owned by GEI Side VI, and 15,260 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F11">Represents shares of A-Common sold by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted.  Of the shares of A-Common sold, 2,474 were sold by GEI VI, 1,474 were sold by GEI Side VI, and 180 were sold by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F12">This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $75.59 to $76.37. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. Mr. Sokoloff hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F13">Represents shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Of the shares of A-Common reported, 206,576 are owned by GEI VI, 453,700 are owned by GEI Side VI, and 15,080 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F14">Represents shares of A-Common sold by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted.  Of the shares of A-Common sold, 27,240 were sold by GEI VI, 16,234 were sold by GEI Side VI, and 1,988 were sold by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F15">This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $73.18 to $74.17. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. Mr. Sokoloff hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F16">Represents shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Of the shares of A-Common reported, 179,336 are owned by GEI VI, 437,466 are owned by GEI Side VI, and 13,092 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F17">Represents shares of A-Common sold by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted.  Of the shares of A-Common sold, 6,302 were sold by GEI VI, 3,756 were sold by GEI Side VI, and 460 were sold by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F18">This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $74.18 to $74.71. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. Mr. Sokoloff hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F19">Represents shares owned by GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted. Of the shares of A-Common reported, 173,034 are owned by GEI VI, 433,710 are owned by GEI Side VI, and 12,632 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F20">Represents shares of A-Common of the Issuer underlying restricted stock units awarded to the reporting person pursuant to the Issuer's 2015 Incentive Award Plan, as amended, and the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy on June 11, 2019, June 12, 2018 and June 12, 2017. The restricted stock units represent the right to receive shares of A-Common, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the Issuer.  Of the 1,411 shares of A-Common reported, 1,032 are fully vested and 379 will vest on June 11, 2020.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F21">These options are fully vested.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F22">The options reported on this row were granted in respect of Mr. Sokoloff's service on the Issuer's board of directors and are held by Mr. Sokoloff for the benefit of Leonard Green &amp; Partners, L.P.  These options are fully vested.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F23">Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Issuer, shares of B-Common can be paired with LLC Interests on a one-to-one basis and tendered to the Issuer in exchange for shares of A-Common (or cash, at the Issuer's election).</footnote>
        <footnote id="F24">Not applicable.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F25">Represents shares of B-Common owned by GEI VI and Malted. Of the shares of B-Common reported on this row, 554,633 are owned by GEI VI and 40,477 are owned by Malted.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F26">Mr. Sokoloff directly (whether through ownership or position), or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, may be deemed for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to be the indirect beneficial owner of the Equity Interests. Mr. Sokoloff disclaims beneficial ownership of the Equity Interests held by each of GEI VI, GEI Side VI, and Malted except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in GEI VI and GEI Side VI, and this report shall not otherwise be deemed an admission that he is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
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