Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) officer has shares withheld to cover tax on vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop Chief Ops & Experience Officer J. Christopher Hurt had 1,604 shares of common stock withheld on April 30, 2026 to cover tax obligations from restricted stock vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. After the transaction, he directly holds 43,231 shares of common stock and 16,284 shares of restricted stock, maintaining a substantial equity stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hurt J. Christopher

Role Chief Ops & Experience Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,604	$36.94	$59K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 59,515 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, Mr. Hurt directly owns 43,231 shares of common stock and 16,284 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,604 shares Withholding price: $36.94 per share Common shares held after: 43,231 shares +2 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 1,604 shares Tax-withholding disposition on April 30, 2026

Withholding price $36.94 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares

Common shares held after 43,231 shares Direct common stock ownership after transaction

Restricted shares held after 16,284 shares Direct restricted stock position after transaction

Total equity-related shares after 59,515 shares Sum of common and restricted shares after withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock, tax withholding, Common Stock, tax-withholding disposition

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"Shares surrendered in payment of 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.

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.

Common Stock financial

"Common Stock transaction of 1,604.0000 shares at $36.9400 per share."

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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action is described as tax-withholding disposition for this Form 4 entry."

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Hurt J. Christopher

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Ops & Experience Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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	04/30/2026		F		1,604(1)	D	$36.94	59,515(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, Mr. Hurt directly owns 43,231 shares of common stock and 16,284 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

	/s/ Yevgeny Fundler, attorney-in-fact for J. Christopher Hurt	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Build-A-Bear (BBW) executive J. Christopher Hurt report in this Form 4?

He reported 1,604 shares of common stock being withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock vesting. This tax-related disposition is mechanical and does not represent an open-market sale of shares by the executive.

Was the BBW Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 shows shares surrendered for tax withholding tied to restricted stock vesting. It reflects payment of tax liability in shares rather than a discretionary open-market sale of Build-A-Bear common stock.

How many shares were withheld for taxes from the BBW executive’s restricted stock?

A total of 1,604 shares of Build-A-Bear common stock were withheld at a price of $36.94 per share. This satisfied tax obligations arising when the executive’s restricted stock vested.

How many Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares does J. Christopher Hurt hold after this Form 4?

After the transaction, he directly holds 43,231 shares of common stock and 16,284 shares of restricted stock. Together, these positions indicate a continued significant equity interest in Build-A-Bear Workshop.

What does the tax-withholding disposition in the BBW Form 4 mean for investors?

It indicates a routine administrative event where shares covered tax liabilities on vested restricted stock. Because it was not an open-market sale, it carries limited informational value about the executive’s view of Build-A-Bear’s future prospects.