Paradigm Capital discloses 7.85% Build-A-Bear (BBW) stake in Schedule 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. filed as a significant shareholder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., reporting beneficial ownership of 984,500 shares of common stock. This position represents 7.85% of the outstanding class as of the reporting date.

Paradigm reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 984,500 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive authority and no shared ownership interests disclosed. The shares are owned by advisory clients of Paradigm Capital Management, Inc., a New York S corporation investment adviser.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 984,500 shares Ownership percentage: 7.85% Sole voting power: 984,500 shares +1 more

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Beneficial ownership 984,500 shares Common stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Ownership percentage 7.85% Percent of class of Build-A-Bear common stock

Sole voting power 984,500 shares Shares over which Paradigm can vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 984,500 shares Shares over which Paradigm can dispose or direct disposition

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole power to vote, sole power to dispose, Ownership of more than 5 Percent, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 984,500"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole power to vote financial

"(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 984,500"

sole power to dispose financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 984,500"

Ownership of more than 5 Percent regulatory

"Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person."

advisory clients financial

"All securities reported in this Report are owned by advisory clients of the Reporting Person."

FAQ

What percentage of Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) does Paradigm Capital Management own?

Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 7.85% of Build-A-Bear Workshop’s common stock, representing 984,500 shares over which it has sole voting and sole dispositive power on behalf of its advisory clients.

How many Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) shares are beneficially owned by Paradigm Capital Management?

Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. beneficially owns 984,500 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop common stock, with sole voting and dispositive power over all of these shares as disclosed in the Schedule 13G filing.

Does Paradigm Capital Management share voting power over its BBW stake?

No. Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. reports 984,500 shares with sole power to vote and 0 shares with shared voting power, indicating exclusive authority to vote the reported holdings.

Who actually owns the Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares reported by Paradigm Capital Management?

All securities reported are owned by advisory clients of Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. Paradigm has beneficial ownership with sole voting and dispositive power, but the economic interests belong to its clients.

What type of entity is Paradigm Capital Management in the BBW Schedule 13G?

Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. is disclosed as a New York S corporation with its principal business office at 9 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207, acting as investment adviser for clients holding BBW shares.

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Available on EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 04:24 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 04:24 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

120076104

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 120076104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PARADIGM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC/NY

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 984,500.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 984,500.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

984,500.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 415 S. 18TH STREET, SUITE 200, ST LOUIS, MISSOURI, 63103
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Paradigm Capital Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 9 Elk Street Albany, NY 12207
(c)	Citizenship: New York S Corporation
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 120076104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 984,500
(b)	Percent of class: 7.85 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 984,500
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 984,500
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. All securities reported in this Schedule 13G Report are owned by advisory clients of the Reporting Person.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

PARADIGM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC/NY

Signature:	Richard J Gimon
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	08/13/2026