BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) CFO receives 6,594 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BJ's Restaurants EVP & CFO Joshua Todd Wilson reported an equity grant of company stock units. On January 15, 2026, he acquired 6,594 shares of BJ's Restaurants common stock at a stated price of $0, reflecting a grant of restricted stock units rather than an open-market purchase. The award consists of restricted stock units that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027, with each unit convertible into one share of common stock. Following this grant, Wilson beneficially owned 12,789 shares, including unvested restricted stock units held directly.

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^*

Wilson Joshua Todd

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7755 CENTER AVENUE

SUITE 300

(Street)

HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92647

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BJs RESTAURANTS INC [ BJRI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	01/15/2026		A		6,594(1)	A	$0	12,789(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. These shares represent a Restricted Stock Unit award vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. Amount includes 12,789 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.

	/s/ Rana Schirmer, Attorney-in-Fact	01/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BJRI EVP & CFO Joshua Todd Wilson report?

EVP & Chief Financial Officer Joshua Todd Wilson reported acquiring 6,594 shares of BJ's Restaurants common stock on January 15, 2026, through a restricted stock unit grant at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many BJRI shares does Joshua Todd Wilson beneficially own after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Joshua Todd Wilson beneficially owned 12,789 shares of BJ's Restaurants common stock, which includes unvested restricted stock units.

What are the vesting terms of the BJRI restricted stock units granted to the CFO?

The restricted stock unit award of 6,594 units vests in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

Was the BJRI CFO’s Form 4 transaction a purchase on the open market?

No. The Form 4 shows an acquisition coded as "A" at a price of $0 per share, indicating an equity grant of restricted stock units rather than an open-market purchase.

Does the BJRI Form 4 indicate indirect ownership or use of an entity for this grant?

The filing reports the 12,789 shares, including the new grant, as held with direct ownership, with no separate entity or indirect ownership nature specified.

What role does Joshua Todd Wilson hold at BJ's Restaurants related to this Form 4?

Joshua Todd Wilson is identified as an Officer, serving as EVP & Chief Financial Officer of BJ's Restaurants, in connection with this insider equity grant.