BJ’s Restaurants EVP sells shares after option exercise

BJs RESTAURANTS INC executive Brian S. Krakower reported option exercises and share sales.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BJs RESTAURANTS INC executive Brian S. Krakower reported option exercises and share sales. On May 28, 2026, he exercised non-qualified stock options covering 3,134 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $31.86 and $31.34 per share, converting derivative awards into shares.

On the same date, he completed open-market sales totaling 3,475 shares of common stock at prices of about $46.70–$46.83 per share. Following these transactions, he directly holds 4,721 shares of common stock, and that amount includes 4,667 unvested Restricted Stock Units.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 6 txns

Insider Krakower Brian S

Role EVP & Chief Info. Officer

Sold 3,475 shs ($162K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $162K

Approx. exercise cost $99K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Non-Qualified Stock	1,515	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Non-Qualified Stock	1,619	$0.00	$0.00
Sale	Common Stock	341	$46.83	$16K
Exercise	Common Stock	1,515	$31.34	$47K
Exercise	Common Stock	1,619	$31.86	$52K
Sale	Common Stock	3,134	$46.70	$146K

Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 4,721 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Amount includes 4,667 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 3,475 shares Sale prices: $46.70–$46.83/share Options exercised: 3,134 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 3,475 shares Open-market sales on May 28, 2026

Sale prices $46.70–$46.83/share Common stock sale prices on May 28, 2026

Options exercised 3,134 shares Non-qualified stock option exercises on May 28, 2026

Exercise prices $31.86 and $31.34/share Exercise or conversion prices for non-qualified stock options

Shares held after 4,721 shares Direct common stock holdings following transactions

Unvested RSUs included 4,667 units Unvested Restricted Stock Units included in holdings

Key Terms

Non-Qualified Stock, Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, open-market sale, +1 more

5 terms

Non-Qualified Stock financial

"security_title": "Non-Qualified Stock""

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Amount includes 4,667 of unvested Restricted Stock Units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""

FAQ

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What Insider Form 4 activity did BJRI executive Brian Krakower report?

Brian S. Krakower reported exercising stock options and selling BJRI shares. He exercised 3,134 non-qualified stock options, then sold 3,475 common shares in open-market transactions, consolidating compensation awards into cash while retaining a remaining equity stake.

How many BJRI shares did Brian Krakower sell in this Form 4 filing?

He sold 3,475 shares of BJRI common stock. The transactions were coded as open-market or private sales, with sale prices around $46.70–$46.83 per share, reflecting a partial liquidation of his equity position while still holding remaining shares.

What stock options did Brian Krakower exercise in BJRI according to this filing?

He exercised options on 3,134 BJRI shares, split between 1,619 shares at a $31.86 exercise price and 1,515 shares at a $31.34 exercise price. These exercises converted non-qualified stock options into common stock before subsequent share sales.

How many BJRI shares does Brian Krakower own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly holds 4,721 BJRI common shares. According to the filing footnote, this amount includes 4,667 unvested Restricted Stock Units, indicating most of his position is tied to ongoing equity compensation awards.

What role does Brian Krakower hold at BJRI in this Form 4 filing?

Brian S. Krakower is listed as EVP & Chief Information Officer of BJRI. The Form 4 shows his equity activity as a senior executive, detailing option exercises, open-market sales, and his remaining direct holdings in the company’s common stock.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/01/2026 - 04:30 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Krakower Brian S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7755 CENTER AVENUE

SUITE 300

(Street)

HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA 92647

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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 Info. Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026

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	05/28/2026		S		341	D	$46.83	4,721	D
Common Stock	05/28/2026		M		1,515	A	$31.34	6,236	D
Common Stock	05/28/2026		M		1,619	A	$31.86	7,855	D
Common Stock	05/28/2026		S		3,134	D	$46.7	4,721(1)	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
Non-Qualified Stock	$31.34	05/28/2026		M			1,515	01/15/2024	01/15/2033	Common Stock	1,515	$0	0	D
Non-Qualified Stock	$31.86	05/28/2026		M			1,619	01/15/2025	01/15/2034	Common Stock	1,619	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Amount includes 4,667 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.

	/s/ Rana Schirmer, Attorney-in-Fact	06/01/2026
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