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BJs Restaurants (BJRI) awards RSUs and stock options to EVP

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Saxena Monika reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BJs Restaurants executive Monika Saxena, EVP & Brand President, received equity awards consisting of 4,300 Restricted Stock Units and 8,948 Non-Qualified Stock Options. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning July 15, 2027, with each unit representing one share of common stock.

The options are exercisable for 8,948 shares of common stock at $60.60 per share and vest 33.3% per year beginning July 15, 2027, expiring July 15, 2036. Following these awards, Saxena holds 4,300 unvested RSUs representing common shares directly.

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Insider Saxena Monika
Role EVP & Brand President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Non-Qualified Stock Options 8,948 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,300 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,300 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 4,300 of unvested Restricted Stock Units. These stock options vest 33.3% per year beginning on July 15, 2027.
Restricted Stock Units granted 4,300 shares RSU award to EVP & Brand President Monika Saxena on 2026-07-15
Non-Qualified Stock Options granted 8,948 options Stock option grant exercisable for 8,948 shares of common stock
Option exercise price $60.60 per share Conversion or exercise price for Non-Qualified Stock Options granted 2026-07-15
RSU vesting start date July 15, 2027 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on July 15, 2027
Option vesting rate 33.3% per year Non-Qualified Stock Options vest 33.3% per year beginning on July 15, 2027
Option expiration date July 15, 2036 Expiration date of the Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to Monika Saxena
Common shares held after awards 4,300 shares Total common stock reported following RSU award, including 4,300 unvested RSUs
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
"The derivative security is described as Non-Qualified Stock Options linked to common stock"
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 of the issuer's common stock"

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FAQ

What insider equity awards did BJs Restaurants (BJRI) report for Monika Saxena?

BJs Restaurants reported that EVP & Brand President Monika Saxena received 4,300 Restricted Stock Units and 8,948 Non-Qualified Stock Options on July 15, 2026. Both awards relate to the company’s common stock and are subject to multi-year vesting schedules.

How many Restricted Stock Units did BJRI's EVP & Brand President receive and when do they vest?

Monika Saxena received 4,300 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on July 15, 2027. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of BJs Restaurants’ common stock upon vesting.

What are the terms of the Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to Monika Saxena at BJRI?

Saxena was granted 8,948 Non-Qualified Stock Options exercisable at $60.60 per share for the company’s common stock. The options vest 33.3% per year starting July 15, 2027 and have an expiration date of July 15, 2036.

How many BJRI shares does Monika Saxena hold after these equity awards?

After these awards, Saxena is reported as holding 4,300 shares of common stock directly, all tied to unvested Restricted Stock Units. This figure comes from the post-transaction ownership reported for the RSU award, as clarified by the related footnote.

Are Monika Saxena’s BJRI equity awards reported as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and there is no footnote describing a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The reported transactions are equity grants, not open-market trades under a trading plan.
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
Estimated average burden
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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*
Saxena Monika

(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)
EVP & Brand President
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 Stock07/15/2026A4,300(1)A$04,300(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$60.607/15/2026A8,948(3) (3)07/15/2036Common Stock8,948$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 4,300 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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* 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)