Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) director donates 10,000 shares to charity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop director Sharon Price John reported a charitable gift of 10,000 shares of common stock. The Form 4 lists the transaction as a bona fide gift at a stated price of $0.00 per share, representing a donation to a donor advised fund.

After this transaction, she directly owns 185,808 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., indicating she retains a substantial equity position in the company despite the donation.

Insider Trade Summary

10,000 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider John Sharon Price

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	10,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 188,471 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents a charitable donation to a donor advised fund. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Ms. John directly owns 185,808 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 10,000 shares Stated gift price: $0.00 per share Shares following transaction (table): 188,471 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares gifted 10,000 shares Bona fide gift of common stock

Stated gift price $0.00 per share Transfer classified as charitable gift

Shares following transaction (table) 188,471 shares Total common stock shown after transaction

Direct common shares after gift 185,808 shares Direct ownership after reported transaction

Restricted stock after gift 2,663 shares Restricted Build-A-Bear stock held after transaction

Gift transactions 1 transaction, 10,000 shares Gift count and volume in transaction summary

Key Terms

bona fide gift, donor advised fund, restricted stock

3 terms

bona fide gift financial

"The Form 4 lists the transaction as a bona fide gift at a stated price of $0.00 per share"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

donor advised fund financial

"Represents a charitable donation to a donor advised fund"

A donor advised fund is a charitable savings account you fund with cash or assets (including stocks) that lets you take an immediate tax benefit while recommending when and which charities receive grants over time. Think of it like a dedicated piggy bank for giving: you get tax relief when you put money in, can avoid selling appreciated securities and triggering capital gains, and still control the timing and recipients of donations, which affects tax planning, portfolio decisions, and public giving signals.

restricted stock financial

"directly owns 185,808 shares of common stock and 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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 04:09 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 04:08 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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	07/01/2026		G(1)		10,000	D	$0	188,471(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. Represents a charitable donation to a donor advised fund.

2. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Ms. John directly owns 185,808 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

	/s/ Yevgeny Fundler, attorney-in-fact for Sharon Price John	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Build-A-Bear (BBW) director Sharon Price John report?

Sharon Price John reported a bona fide gift of 10,000 shares of Build-A-Bear common stock. The transfer was recorded at $0.00 per share and represents a charitable donation, rather than a market sale or purchase, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

Was the Build-A-Bear (BBW) insider transaction a sale or a charitable gift?

The transaction was a charitable gift, not a sale. The Form 4 classifies it as a bona fide gift of 10,000 common shares, with a footnote explaining that it represents a charitable donation to a donor advised fund, and no price was received.

How many Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares does Sharon Price John own after the gift?

After the reported transaction, Sharon Price John directly owns 185,808 shares of Build-A-Bear common stock. She also holds 2,663 shares of restricted stock, so the gift reduces her holdings but leaves her with a sizable equity stake in the company.

What does the Form 4 say about the purpose of the 10,000-share Build-A-Bear (BBW) transfer?

The Form 4 states the 10,000-share transfer is a bona fide gift. A footnote clarifies that it represents a charitable donation to a donor advised fund, indicating the shares were donated for philanthropic purposes rather than sold in the open market.

Does the Build-A-Bear (BBW) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative activity?

The filing shows no derivative transactions or option exercises. The transaction involves only non-derivative common stock, classified as a bona fide gift, and the derivative summary section in the provided data is empty, indicating no option or warrant activity in this Form 4.