[8-K] Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on September 10, 2025. The dividend will be paid on October 9, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2025. The company announced the dividend in a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The disclosure is limited to the dividend declaration, payment and record dates and references the press release; no additional financial results, changes to capital structure, or commentary on the company’s broader financial condition are included in this filing.

Positive

• Quarterly cash dividend declared of $0.22 per share
• Clear payment and record dates provided (payment: October 9, 2025; record: September 25, 2025)
• Press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, ensuring public disclosure

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Regular quarterly dividend declared, signaling continued shareholder returns but no financial context provided.

The company declared a $0.22 per share quarterly cash dividend with clear record and payment dates. For investors, this confirms a current cash return policy is in place; however, the filing does not include earnings, cash flow, or payout ratio data needed to assess sustainability. Without accompanying financial metrics, material impact is limited to confirming a distribution event rather than providing new insight into operating performance.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Board authorized routine cash dividend and provided required disclosure via Form 8-K and press release.

The Board's action and the filing of Exhibit 99.1 adhere to disclosure norms for dividend declarations. The filing documents governance follow-through on shareholder distributions but does not disclose any change in dividend policy or board rationale. This is a routine corporate action disclosed properly; its governance significance is procedural rather than transformative.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2025

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware --------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-32320 ------------------- (Commission File Number) 43-1883836 --------------------------- (IRS Employer Identification No.)

415 South 18th St., St. Louis, Missouri ---------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) 63103 ------------------ (Zip Code)

(314) 423-8000

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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	BBW	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company     ☐

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.     ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 10, 2025, the Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share to be paid on October 9, 2025, to all holders of record of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on September 25, 2025.

On September 10, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release has been filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number         Description of Exhibit

99.1	Press release, dated September 10, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.
Date: September 10, 2025	By:	/s/ Voin Todorovic
	Name: Voin Todorovic
	Title:   Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) declare on September 10, 2025?

The company declared a $0.22 per share quarterly cash dividend.

When will BBW's declared dividend be paid and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on October 9, 2025 to holders of record as of the close of business on September 25, 2025.

Where can I find the company announcement for BBW's dividend?

The company issued a press release announcing the dividend, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Does the Form 8-K include financial results or commentary on dividend sustainability?

No. The filing discloses only the dividend declaration, payment and record dates and references the press release; it does not include financial results or discussion of sustainability.