Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) CLO reports 156-share tax withholding event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop executive Yevgeny Fundler, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, had 156 shares of common stock surrendered on August 4, 2026 at $34.28 per share to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock. After this transaction he directly holds 410 common shares and 7,048 restricted shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 156 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Fundler Yevgeny

Role Chief Legal Officer &Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1, F2	156	$34.28	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,458 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares surrendered in payment of tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock.
2. F2. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Fundler directly owns 410 shares of common stock and 7,048 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares surrendered for tax withholding: 156 shares Per-share value for tax withholding: $34.28 per share Direct common shares after transaction: 410 shares +1 more

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Shares surrendered for tax withholding 156 shares Common Stock surrendered on August 4, 2026 to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock

Per-share value for tax withholding $34.28 per share Value used for the 156 surrendered Common Stock shares

Direct common shares after transaction 410 shares Directly owned by Yevgeny Fundler after the reported tax-withholding event

Restricted stock after transaction 7,048 shares Restricted stock held by Yevgeny Fundler after giving effect to the transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock, tax withholding, Common Stock

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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

"After giving effect to the transactions reported, Mr. Fundler directly owns 410 shares of 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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did BBW executive Yevgeny Fundler report?

Yevgeny Fundler reported 156 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop common stock surrendered on August 4, 2026 at $34.28 per share to satisfy tax withholding on vested restricted stock, rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Did the BBW transaction involve a discretionary sale of shares?

No. The 156 shares of BBW common stock were surrendered for tax withholding tied to the vesting of restricted stock, meaning they were used to cover tax obligations instead of being sold in a discretionary market transaction.

How many BBW shares does Yevgeny Fundler hold after the reported event?

After the transaction, Yevgeny Fundler directly holds 410 shares of Build-A-Bear common stock and 7,048 shares of restricted stock, according to the footnote detailing his post-transaction ownership position.

What was the per-share value used for the BBW tax-withholding shares?

The 156 Build-A-Bear common shares surrendered for tax withholding were valued at $34.28 per share, which is the price referenced for calculating the tax liability associated with the vesting restricted stock.

Does this BBW Form 4 indicate any derivative exercises by Fundler?

No derivative securities were reported as exercised. The Form 4 only shows a tax-withholding disposition of 156 common shares, and the derivative section contains no reported option or other derivative transactions for this event.

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^*

Fundler Yevgeny

(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 Legal Officer &Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026

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	08/04/2026		F		156(1)	D	$34.28	7,458(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. Fundler directly owns 410 shares of common stock and 7,048 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

	/s/ Yevgeny Fundler	08/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)