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BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) grants RSUs and stock options to senior VP

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BJs RESTAURANTS INC senior vice president of accounting Van Ashley Allison reported compensation-related equity awards dated July 15, 2026. He received 2,580 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal annual installments starting July 15, 2027, and 5,369 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $60.60 per share, expiring July 15, 2036. Following the grant, his directly reported common stock holdings consist of 2,580 unvested restricted stock units.

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Insider Van Ashley Allison
Role Sr. Vice President Accounting
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Non-Qualified Stock Options 5,369 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,580 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,580 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares represent a Restricted Stock Unit award vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on July 15, 2027. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Amount includes 2,580 of unvested Restricted Stock Units. These stock options vest 33.3% per year beginning on July 15, 2027.
Restricted stock units granted 2,580 shares RSU award to Van Ashley Allison on July 15, 2026
Non-qualified stock options granted 5,369 options Options linked to common stock granted on July 15, 2026
Option exercise price $60.60 per share Conversion or exercise price of the non-qualified stock options
Option expiration date July 15, 2036 Expiration date of non-qualified stock options granted to Allison
RSU vesting schedule Three equal annual installments RSUs vest beginning on July 15, 2027
Option vesting rate 33.3% per year Stock options vest 33.3% annually starting July 15, 2027
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"These shares represent a Restricted Stock Unit award vesting in three equal annual installments"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Non-Qualified Stock Options financial
"Security title: Non-Qualified Stock Options with an exercise price of $60.6000"
Non-qualified stock options are a type of employee benefit that gives individuals the right to buy company shares at a set price, usually lower than the market value, within a certain period. Unlike other options that may have special tax advantages, these options are taxed as income when exercised, which can affect how much money the employee or investor ultimately gains. They are important because they can influence company compensation strategies and impact the financial outcomes for employees and investors.
contingent right financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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What insider equity awards were reported at BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI)?

Van Ashley Allison received 2,580 restricted stock units and 5,369 non-qualified stock options. The options have an exercise price of $60.60 per share and relate to the company’s common stock as reported in the Form 4 filing.

When do the new BJRI restricted stock units for Van Ashley Allison vest?

The 2,580 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning July 15, 2027. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of BJs RESTAURANTS INC common stock upon vesting, according to the award footnote.

What are the key terms of the BJRI stock options granted to Van Ashley Allison?

He was granted 5,369 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $60.60 per share. These options vest 33.3% per year starting July 15, 2027 and are scheduled to expire on July 15, 2036, if not exercised earlier.

How many BJRI shares does Van Ashley Allison directly hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported awards, his directly reported common stock holdings total 2,580 shares. A footnote clarifies that this amount consists entirely of unvested restricted stock units, rather than currently vested, freely tradable shares of common stock.

Was the BJRI Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell by Van Ashley Allison?

No. Both entries are coded as “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, not as open-market purchases or sales. The reported transactions reflect compensation-related equity awards rather than discretionary trading in BJs RESTAURANTS INC stock.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Van Ashley Allison

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Sr. Vice President Accounting
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026
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 Stock07/15/2026A2,580(1)A$02,580(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Options$60.607/15/2026A5,369(3) (3)07/15/2036Common Stock5,369$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares represent a Restricted Stock Unit award vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on July 15, 2027. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
2. Amount includes 2,580 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.
3. These stock options vest 33.3% per year beginning on July 15, 2027.
/s/ Rana Schirmer, Attorney-in-Fact07/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)