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Herc Holdings (HRI) Form 8-K — Cinelease divestiture

On 31 Jul 2025 the company closed the sale of its Cinelease studio entertainment and lighting & grip equipment-rental business to private platform Zello. Herc received $100 million in upfront cash plus undisclosed earn-out potential under a Sale and Purchase Agreement. Management will apply the net proceeds to repay borrowings under its credit facility.

No revenue, EBITDA or gain/loss figures for Cinelease are provided. The transaction monetises a non-core asset, improves liquidity and is expected to lower leverage, but removes an unquantified earnings contributor and leaves total consideration partly contingent on future performance.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Modulo 8-K — Cessione di Cinelease

Il 31 luglio 2025 la società ha completato la vendita della sua attività di noleggio di attrezzature per studi cinematografici e illuminazione & grip di Cinelease alla piattaforma privata Zello. Herc ha ricevuto 100 milioni di dollari in contanti anticipati più un potenziale earn-out non divulgato ai sensi di un Accordo di Vendita e Acquisto. La direzione utilizzerà il ricavato netto per rimborsare i prestiti del proprio finanziamento creditizio.

Non sono stati forniti dati su ricavi, EBITDA o utili/perdite di Cinelease. L’operazione monetizza un asset non strategico, migliora la liquidità e si prevede riduca la leva finanziaria, ma elimina un contributo agli utili non quantificato e lascia parte del corrispettivo dipendente dalle performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulario 8-K — Desinversión de Cinelease

El 31 de julio de 2025, la empresa cerró la venta de su negocio de alquiler de equipos de entretenimiento para estudios y de iluminación & grip de Cinelease a la plataforma privada Zello. Herc recibió 100 millones de dólares en efectivo inicial más un potencial earn-out no divulgado bajo un Acuerdo de Venta y Compra. La gerencia aplicará los ingresos netos para pagar los préstamos bajo su línea de crédito.

No se proporcionan cifras de ingresos, EBITDA o ganancias/pérdidas de Cinelease. La transacción monetiza un activo no principal, mejora la liquidez y se espera que reduzca el apalancamiento, pero elimina un contribuyente de ganancias no cuantificado y deja parte de la contraprestación condicionada al desempeño futuro.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Form 8-K — Cinelease 매각

2025년 7월 31일, 회사는 Cinelease의 스튜디오 엔터테인먼트 및 조명&그립 장비 임대 사업을 사모 플랫폼 Zello에 매각을 완료했습니다. Herc는 1억 달러의 선불 현금과 판매 및 구매 계약에 따른 비공개 추가 수익 가능성을 받았습니다. 경영진은 순수익을 신용 시설 대출 상환에 사용할 예정입니다.

Cinelease의 매출, EBITDA 또는 손익 수치는 제공되지 않았습니다. 이번 거래는 비핵심 자산을 현금화하고 유동성을 개선하며 레버리지를 낮출 것으로 예상되지만, 수익 기여도가 명확하지 않은 부분을 제거하고 총 대금의 일부는 미래 실적에 따라 달라집니다.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulaire 8-K — Cession de Cinelease

Le 31 juillet 2025, la société a finalisé la vente de son activité de location de matériel de studio de divertissement et d’éclairage & grip de Cinelease à la plateforme privée Zello. Herc a reçu 100 millions de dollars en espèces à l’avance ainsi qu’un potentiel earn-out non divulgué selon un accord de vente. La direction utilisera le produit net pour rembourser les emprunts sous sa facilité de crédit.

Aucun chiffre de chiffre d’affaires, EBITDA ou gain/perte concernant Cinelease n’est communiqué. La transaction monétise un actif non stratégique, améliore la liquidité et devrait réduire l’endettement, mais supprime une contribution aux résultats non quantifiée et laisse une partie de la contrepartie conditionnée à la performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Form 8-K — Veräußerung von Cinelease

Am 31. Juli 2025 schloss das Unternehmen den Verkauf seines Cinelease-Geschäfts für Studio-Unterhaltungs- sowie Beleuchtungs- & Grip-Equipment-Mietservice an die private Plattform Zello ab. Herc erhielt 100 Millionen US-Dollar an Vorauszahlung sowie ein nicht offengelegtes Earn-out-Potenzial gemäß einem Kaufvertrag. Das Management wird den Nettobetrag zur Rückzahlung von Krediten aus seiner Kreditfazilität verwenden.

Es wurden keine Umsatzzahlen, EBITDA oder Gewinn/Verlust-Zahlen für Cinelease angegeben. Die Transaktion monetarisiert eine nicht zum Kerngeschäft gehörende Vermögensposition, verbessert die Liquidität und soll die Verschuldung senken, entfernt jedoch einen nicht quantifizierten Gewinnbeitrag und macht einen Teil der Gegenleistung von der zukünftigen Leistung abhängig.

Positive
  • $100 million upfront cash inflow provides immediate liquidity.
  • Proceeds earmarked for debt repayment should lower leverage and interest expense.
  • Exit of non-core Cinelease business may sharpen strategic focus and reduce operational complexity.
Negative
  • Loss of Cinelease revenue/EBITDA could dampen near-term earnings; no figures disclosed to gauge impact.
  • Earn-out consideration is contingent, leaving total transaction value uncertain.

Insights

TL;DR: $100 m sale boosts liquidity; strategic focus up, income impact unknown.

The divestiture converts a specialised, potentially volatile studio-equipment unit into hard cash that is immediately earmarked for debt reduction. Repaying credit-facility borrowings should lower interest expense and expand covenant headroom. However, lack of disclosure on Cinelease’s revenue/EBITDA prevents assessing valuation multiples or earnings drag. Overall, strategically logical but financially neutral until further detail emerges.

TL;DR: Deal is leverage-positive; cash proceeds offset contingent risks.

Applying the $100 million to the revolver directly cuts secured debt and enhances liquidity. Even if earn-outs never materialise, immediate deleveraging strengthens the balance sheet and reduces refinancing risk. Absent unit metrics, credit view hinges on use of proceeds, which is clearly constructive. I view the event as modestly credit-positive.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Modulo 8-K — Cessione di Cinelease

Il 31 luglio 2025 la società ha completato la vendita della sua attività di noleggio di attrezzature per studi cinematografici e illuminazione & grip di Cinelease alla piattaforma privata Zello. Herc ha ricevuto 100 milioni di dollari in contanti anticipati più un potenziale earn-out non divulgato ai sensi di un Accordo di Vendita e Acquisto. La direzione utilizzerà il ricavato netto per rimborsare i prestiti del proprio finanziamento creditizio.

Non sono stati forniti dati su ricavi, EBITDA o utili/perdite di Cinelease. L’operazione monetizza un asset non strategico, migliora la liquidità e si prevede riduca la leva finanziaria, ma elimina un contributo agli utili non quantificato e lascia parte del corrispettivo dipendente dalle performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulario 8-K — Desinversión de Cinelease

El 31 de julio de 2025, la empresa cerró la venta de su negocio de alquiler de equipos de entretenimiento para estudios y de iluminación & grip de Cinelease a la plataforma privada Zello. Herc recibió 100 millones de dólares en efectivo inicial más un potencial earn-out no divulgado bajo un Acuerdo de Venta y Compra. La gerencia aplicará los ingresos netos para pagar los préstamos bajo su línea de crédito.

No se proporcionan cifras de ingresos, EBITDA o ganancias/pérdidas de Cinelease. La transacción monetiza un activo no principal, mejora la liquidez y se espera que reduzca el apalancamiento, pero elimina un contribuyente de ganancias no cuantificado y deja parte de la contraprestación condicionada al desempeño futuro.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Form 8-K — Cinelease 매각

2025년 7월 31일, 회사는 Cinelease의 스튜디오 엔터테인먼트 및 조명&그립 장비 임대 사업을 사모 플랫폼 Zello에 매각을 완료했습니다. Herc는 1억 달러의 선불 현금과 판매 및 구매 계약에 따른 비공개 추가 수익 가능성을 받았습니다. 경영진은 순수익을 신용 시설 대출 상환에 사용할 예정입니다.

Cinelease의 매출, EBITDA 또는 손익 수치는 제공되지 않았습니다. 이번 거래는 비핵심 자산을 현금화하고 유동성을 개선하며 레버리지를 낮출 것으로 예상되지만, 수익 기여도가 명확하지 않은 부분을 제거하고 총 대금의 일부는 미래 실적에 따라 달라집니다.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulaire 8-K — Cession de Cinelease

Le 31 juillet 2025, la société a finalisé la vente de son activité de location de matériel de studio de divertissement et d’éclairage & grip de Cinelease à la plateforme privée Zello. Herc a reçu 100 millions de dollars en espèces à l’avance ainsi qu’un potentiel earn-out non divulgué selon un accord de vente. La direction utilisera le produit net pour rembourser les emprunts sous sa facilité de crédit.

Aucun chiffre de chiffre d’affaires, EBITDA ou gain/perte concernant Cinelease n’est communiqué. La transaction monétise un actif non stratégique, améliore la liquidité et devrait réduire l’endettement, mais supprime une contribution aux résultats non quantifiée et laisse une partie de la contrepartie conditionnée à la performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Form 8-K — Veräußerung von Cinelease

Am 31. Juli 2025 schloss das Unternehmen den Verkauf seines Cinelease-Geschäfts für Studio-Unterhaltungs- sowie Beleuchtungs- & Grip-Equipment-Mietservice an die private Plattform Zello ab. Herc erhielt 100 Millionen US-Dollar an Vorauszahlung sowie ein nicht offengelegtes Earn-out-Potenzial gemäß einem Kaufvertrag. Das Management wird den Nettobetrag zur Rückzahlung von Krediten aus seiner Kreditfazilität verwenden.

Es wurden keine Umsatzzahlen, EBITDA oder Gewinn/Verlust-Zahlen für Cinelease angegeben. Die Transaktion monetarisiert eine nicht zum Kerngeschäft gehörende Vermögensposition, verbessert die Liquidität und soll die Verschuldung senken, entfernt jedoch einen nicht quantifizierten Gewinnbeitrag und macht einen Teil der Gegenleistung von der zukünftigen Leistung abhängig.

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).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Fundler Yevgeny

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.
415 SOUTH 18TH STREET

(Street)
ST. LOUIS MO 63103

(City) (State) (Zip)
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 Legal Officer &Secretary
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
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X Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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 08/04/2025 A 1,698(1) A (2) 1,698(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 1,698 shares of restricted stock. The shares vest in equal installments on August 4, 2026, April 30, 2027, and April 30, 2028.
2. Price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock.
3. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Fundler directly owns 1,698 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
/s/ Yevgeny Fundler 08/05/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

Why did Herc Holdings (HRI) file this Form 8-K?

To disclose completion of the sale of its Cinelease studio equipment-rental business on 31 Jul 2025.

How much cash did HRI receive from the Cinelease sale?

$100 million in upfront cash, with additional earn-outs possible.

Who acquired the Cinelease business from Herc Holdings?

Zello, described in the filing as a private investment platform.

How will Herc Holdings use the sale proceeds?

Management states that net proceeds will be used to repay indebtedness under its credit facility.

Does the agreement include any contingent payments?

Yes, the Sale and Purchase Agreement provides for earn-out payments in addition to the $100 million cash.
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