Build-A-Bear director granted 2,663 restricted shares

Johnson Richard A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Johnson Richard A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Build-A-Bear Workshop director Richard A. Johnson received a grant of 2,663 shares of restricted stock on June 11, 2026. The award carried no purchase price and is compensation-related rather than an open-market buy or sale.

The restricted shares vest on June 11, 2027. After this grant and subsequent vesting activity described in the footnotes, Johnson directly holds 2,461 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,663 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Johnson Richard A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,663	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,124 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Grant to reporting person of 2,663 shares of restricted stock. The shares vest on June 11, 2027.
2. F2. Price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock.
3. F3. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Johnson directly owns 2,461 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 1,856 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, a day after the above reported transaction. For purposes of this footnote, we have included these 1,856 shares as common stock instead of restricted, making this footnote accurate as of the date of filing.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 2,663 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Vesting date: June 11, 2027 +4 more

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Restricted stock grant 2,663 shares Awarded June 11, 2026 to director Richard A. Johnson

Grant price $0.00 per share Price not applicable to restricted stock grant

Vesting date June 11, 2027 Vesting date for 2,663 restricted shares

Common shares held 2,461 shares Directly owned after transactions, per footnote

Restricted shares held 2,663 shares Directly owned after transactions, per footnote

Total direct holdings 5,124 shares Sum of common and restricted shares after filing

Recently vested shares 1,856 shares Restricted shares that vested June 12, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, Form 4, grant, award, or other acquisition

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restricted stock financial

"Grant to reporting person of 2,663 shares 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.

vest financial

"The shares vest on June 11, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 regulatory

"After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Johnson 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.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Build-A-Bear (BBW) report for Richard A. Johnson?

Build-A-Bear reported that director Richard A. Johnson received 2,663 shares of restricted stock as a grant on June 11, 2026. This is a compensation award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and was reported on a Form 4 insider filing.

At what price were Richard A. Johnson’s Build-A-Bear (BBW) restricted shares granted?

The 2,663 restricted shares granted to Richard A. Johnson had no purchase price. The Form 4 notes that price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock, reflecting that this was an equity compensation award rather than a market transaction.

When do Richard A. Johnson’s 2,663 Build-A-Bear (BBW) restricted shares vest?

The 2,663 restricted shares granted to Richard A. Johnson vest on June 11, 2027. Vesting means the shares fully belong to him on that date, assuming applicable service or other conditions for the restricted stock award are satisfied.

How many Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares does Richard A. Johnson hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant and subsequent vesting described in the footnotes, Richard A. Johnson directly owns 2,461 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock. Together, these positions total 5,124 Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. shares under his direct ownership.

Was Richard A. Johnson’s Build-A-Bear (BBW) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 2,663 restricted shares coded as an acquisition under a grant or award, not an open-market trade. The filing also confirms that price is not applicable to this restricted stock grant, underscoring its compensation nature.

What additional share vesting is disclosed in Richard A. Johnson’s Build-A-Bear (BBW) Form 4 footnotes?

The footnotes state that 1,856 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, one day after the reported grant. For footnote purposes, these 1,856 shares are treated as common stock, making the ownership figures accurate as of the filing date.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Johnson Richard A

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

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	06/11/2026		A		2,663(1)	A	(2)	5,124(3)	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. Grant to reporting person of 2,663 shares of restricted stock. The shares vest on June 11, 2027.

2. Price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock.

3. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Johnson directly owns 2,461 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 1,856 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, a day after the above reported transaction. For purposes of this footnote, we have included these 1,856 shares as common stock instead of restricted, making this footnote accurate as of the date of filing.

Remarks:

EXHIBIT LIST - Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney for Richard A. Johnson

	/s/ Yevgeny Fundler, as Attorney-in-Fact for Richard A. Johnson	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)