Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) CEO surrenders shares for tax withholding on vested stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop President and CEO Sharon Price John reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the transaction date, 982 shares of common stock were surrendered at $35.27 per share to cover tax withholding due upon the vesting of restricted stock. This was not an open-market sale but a payment of tax obligations using shares.

After this transaction, Ms. John directly holds 195,808 shares of common stock and 23,336 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., reflecting a substantial continuing ownership stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider John Sharon Price

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	982	$35.27	$35K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 219,144 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares surrendered in payment of tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Ms. John directly owns 195,808 shares of common stock and 23,336 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares surrendered for tax withholding: 982 shares Tax withholding share value: $35.27 per share Shares following transaction (total equity): 219,144 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares surrendered for tax withholding 982 shares Common Stock, tax-withholding disposition

Tax withholding share value $35.27 per share Valuation used for 982 surrendered shares

Shares following transaction (total equity) 219,144 shares 195,808 common + 23,336 restricted after transaction

Common stock directly owned after transaction 195,808 shares Direct common stock holdings of CEO

Restricted stock held after transaction 23,336 shares Direct restricted stock holdings of CEO

Key Terms

tax withholding, restricted stock, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

tax withholding financial

"Shares surrendered in payment of tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock."

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

restricted stock financial

"tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Common Stock financial

"Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Ms. John directly owns..."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

John Sharon Price

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.

415 SOUTH 18TH STREET

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63103

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC [ BBW ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/03/2026

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

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

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

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	06/03/2026		F		982(1)	D	$35.27	219,144(2)	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. Shares surrendered in payment of tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock.

2. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Ms. John directly owns 195,808 shares of common stock and 23,336 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

	/s/ Yevgeny Fundler, attorney-in-fact for Sharon Price John	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Build-A-Bear (BBW) report for its CEO?

Build-A-Bear (BBW) reported that CEO Sharon Price John surrendered 982 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock. This Form 4 transaction is coded as tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale of shares.

Was the Build-A-Bear (BBW) CEO’s Form 4 transaction a stock sale?

The CEO’s Form 4 transaction was not an open-market sale. It reflects 982 shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding on vested restricted stock, meaning shares were used to pay taxes instead of cash, a common administrative event for equity compensation.

How many Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, CEO Sharon Price John directly owns 195,808 shares of Build-A-Bear common stock and 23,336 shares of restricted stock, indicating a significant ongoing equity position aligned with shareholder interests following the tax-withholding disposition.

What price per share was used in the Build-A-Bear (BBW) CEO’s tax withholding?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $35.27 per share for 982 common shares. This price is used solely to value the shares surrendered for tax purposes and does not necessarily represent an open-market trade or new market valuation.

What does transaction code F mean in the Build-A-Bear (BBW) Form 4 filing?

In this Build-A-Bear Form 4, code F indicates payment of a tax liability by delivering shares. Here, 982 common shares were surrendered to cover taxes due on vesting restricted stock, which is a routine equity compensation administration step, not discretionary trading.