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Director at Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) receives 2,663 restricted shares

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Rotenberg Lesli reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC director Lesli Rotenberg received a grant of 2,663 shares of restricted common stock on June 11, 2026, at no cash cost as part of her compensation. These restricted shares are scheduled to vest on June 11, 2027.

After this grant and taking into account that 1,856 previously restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, she beneficially owns 9,825 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock as of the filing date, all held directly.

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Insider Rotenberg Lesli
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,663 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,488 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Grant to Reporting Person of 2,663 shares of restricted stock. The shares vest on June 11, 2027. Price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock. After giving effect to the transaction reported in this Form 4, Ms. Rotenberg directly beneficially owns 9,825 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.
Restricted stock grant 2,663 shares Grant of restricted common stock on June 11, 2026
Total shares after transaction (table) 12,488 shares Total common stock reported following transaction
Beneficially owned common stock 9,825 shares Common stock beneficially owned as of filing, after vesting
Restricted stock outstanding 2,663 shares Restricted shares held after grant, vesting scheduled June 11, 2027
Restricted stock vesting date June 11, 2027 Vesting date for 2,663-share restricted stock grant
Previously vested restricted shares 1,856 shares Restricted shares that vested on June 12, 2026
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.
beneficially owns financial
"Ms. Rotenberg directly beneficially owns 9,825 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock"
Beneficially owns means a person or entity enjoys the economic benefits and control of a security even if the legal title or registration is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and profits from a car that is registered to a friend: you use it, benefit from it, and make decisions about it even though the official paperwork lists someone else. For investors, this matters because it reveals who truly controls shares, affects voting power, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory disclosure obligations.
vested financial
"1,856 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, a day after the above reported transaction."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Transaction code A is described as Grant, award, or other acquisition."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Rotenberg Lesli
(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/11/2026A2,663(1)A(2)12,488(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 transaction reported in this Form 4, Ms. Rotenberg directly beneficially owns 9,825 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.
/s/ Yevgeny Fundler, as Attorney-in-Fact for Lesli Rotenberg06/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Lesli Rotenberg report in her Form 4 for BUILD-A-BEAR (BBW)?

Lesli Rotenberg reported receiving 2,663 shares of restricted common stock in BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC as a grant. The award is part of her director compensation and was reported as an acquisition, not a market purchase or sale, on June 11, 2026.

When do Lesli Rotenberg’s 2,663 restricted BUILD-A-BEAR (BBW) shares vest?

The 2,663 restricted shares granted to Lesli Rotenberg are scheduled to vest on June 11, 2027. Until vesting, they remain restricted stock, typically subject to continued service and other conditions outlined in the company’s equity incentive arrangements.

How many BUILD-A-BEAR (BBW) shares does Lesli Rotenberg beneficially own after this grant?

After the reported grant and a separate vesting event, Lesli Rotenberg beneficially owns 9,825 shares of BUILD-A-BEAR common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock. This total reflects her direct holdings as of the Form 4 filing date.

Was there a purchase price for Lesli Rotenberg’s BUILD-A-BEAR restricted stock grant?

There was no purchase price for the 2,663 restricted BUILD-A-BEAR shares granted to Lesli Rotenberg. A footnote clarifies that price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock, indicating the award was part of her compensation package.

Did Lesli Rotenberg sell any BUILD-A-BEAR (BBW) shares in this Form 4?

Lesli Rotenberg did not sell any BUILD-A-BEAR shares in this Form 4. The filing shows a single acquisition transaction coded as a grant or award of 2,663 restricted shares, with no reported dispositions or open-market sales.

What additional vesting activity around June 2026 is disclosed for BUILD-A-BEAR director Lesli Rotenberg?

A footnote states that 1,856 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, one day after the new grant transaction date. For reporting clarity, those 1,856 shares are counted as common stock in describing her beneficial ownership at the time of filing.