a.k.a. Brands Strengthens Board Alignment with New Director Stock Grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director Kelly Ann Thompson of a.k.a. Brands Holding received a grant of 5,852 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 18, 2025. Key details of the transaction include:

• The RSUs were awarded at $0 cost to the director
• Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock
• The RSUs will vest on June 1, 2026
• Following the transaction, Thompson owns 20,251 shares directly

This Form 4 filing, submitted by attorney-in-fact Ciaran Long, indicates continued alignment of director interests with shareholders through equity-based compensation. The transaction was reported within the required SEC disclosure timeframe.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Thompson Kelly Ann

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 2270

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. [ AKA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	06/18/2025		A		5,852(1)	A	$0	20,251	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person received 5,852 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), which vest on June 1, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ciaran Long, as attorney-in-fact for Kelly Ann Thompson	06/23/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction occurred at AKA (a.k.a. Brands) on June 18, 2025?

Director Kelly Ann Thompson received 5,852 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 18, 2025. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock, with a vesting date of June 1, 2026.

How many shares does Kelly Ann Thompson own of AKA after the June 2025 transaction?

Following the reported RSU grant, Kelly Ann Thompson directly owns 20,251 shares of a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) common stock.

What is the vesting schedule for AKA's RSUs granted to Kelly Thompson in June 2025?

The 5,852 RSUs granted to Kelly Thompson will vest on June 1, 2026, approximately one year after the grant date.

What was the purchase price of AKA RSUs granted to Kelly Thompson?

The RSUs were granted at $0 cost to Kelly Thompson, as they represent compensation for her role as a Director of the company.

Who filed the Form 4 for AKA's Kelly Thompson insider transaction?

The Form 4 was signed by Ciaran Long, acting as attorney-in-fact for Kelly Ann Thompson, on June 23, 2025.