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BJ's Restaurants, Inc. filings document the reporting obligations of a California-based public restaurant operator with common stock listed on Nasdaq. Its 8-K filings cover operating results, financial outlooks, comparable restaurant sales, non-GAAP restaurant metrics, share repurchase activity and material corporate events.
The company's proxy and governance filings address director elections, executive compensation, equity awards, shareholder voting matters and board-related disclosures. Other filings describe executive appointments, compensatory arrangements, material agreements, cooperation-agreement provisions, standstill and voting terms, capital-structure matters and risk-related disclosure for its company-owned full-service restaurant business.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported that it amended its cooperation agreement with the Act III investor group on November 14, 2025. The amendment extends the agreement’s term to June 30, 2027, giving both sides a longer period of defined engagement. It also revises standstill terms so Act III and its affiliates may own or have economic exposure to up to 2,091,011 shares of common stock, described as about 9.9% of outstanding shares as of the amendment date, excluding certain shares held or granted to director Noah Elbogen.
The Act III parties remain subject to limits on additional share accumulation, proxy solicitations and extraordinary transactions, with specified exceptions. They agree to vote their shares in line with the Board’s recommendations on director elections and most other proposals, subject to exceptions that reference advice from ISS or Glass Lewis and certain extraordinary transactions. Both sides also agree to non-disparagement and to collaborate on areas such as culinary, supply chain, marketing, design, technology and recruiting.
BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI) appointed Todd J. Wilson as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective December 15, 2025. William J. Atkins will serve as Interim Principal Financial Officer and Interim Principal Accounting Officer from November 8 to December 14, 2025, and Jacob J. Guild will no longer serve as Principal Accounting Officer effective November 8, 2025.
Wilson’s compensation includes a $575,000 base salary and an annual bonus target of at least 65% of salary with a current multiplier of 85%–115% based on performance. He will receive a $250,000 signing bonus and an initial equity grant with a grant date fair value of $500,000, split equally between RSUs and non‑qualified stock options, vesting in three annual installments beginning January 15, 2027. 2026 long‑term equity is set at $750,000, equally allocated among options, RSUs and performance units (three‑year cliff for performance units). Benefits include a $5,000/month housing allowance for six months, one monthly Austin–Los Angeles round‑trip for 18 months, and a company auto or up to $1,000/month allowance. If terminated without cause or he resigns for Good Reason, severance equals 12 months of base salary plus the employer portion of COBRA during the severance period.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) filed its quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2025. Revenue reached $330.2 million for the quarter, up 1.4% year over year, with net income of $0.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.02. For the first thirty‑nine weeks of 2025, revenue was $1.04 billion (up 3.0%), and net income rose to $36.2 million with diluted EPS of $1.58.
Cost of sales improved to 25.7% of revenue in the quarter, reflecting lower commodity costs and efficiency initiatives, while labor and benefits held at 37.1%. Operating cash flow was strong at $92.0 million year to date, supporting capital expenditures of $58.5 million and share repurchases of approximately 1.8 million shares for $62.4 million at an average price of $33.95.
The company amended its Credit Facility on May 30, 2025, providing $215 million in revolver capacity maturing in 2030. As of September 30, 2025, borrowings were $89.5 million with $19.3 million in letters of credit, leaving $106.2 million available. Shares outstanding were 21,134,781 as of November 3, 2025.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) reported two updates. The company announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and made the related press release available as Exhibit 99.1.
The Board authorized a $75 million increase to the share repurchase program, bringing total authorized repurchases to $675 million. An authorization allows the company to repurchase shares over time at its discretion. The filing notes the results announcement and includes the press release as supporting detail.
BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) CEO & President Lyle Tick reported a Form 4 transaction. On 10/15/2025, 1,046 shares of common stock were withheld at $32.18 under code F to satisfy minimum statutory taxes on vested RSUs. Following the transaction, he beneficially owns 15,769 shares directly, which includes 13,889 unvested RSUs.
Thomas A. Houdek, the Chief Financial Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI), was granted 3,250 non-qualified stock options underlying common stock with an exercise price of $34.28. The options become exercisable beginning 01/15/2026 and expire 01/15/2035. The options vest at 33.3% per year beginning on January 15, 2026. This filing is an amendment correcting a typographical error in the previously reported number of derivative securities. The Form 4/A identifies the earliest transaction date as 01/15/2025 and shows the amendment date of 01/16/2025; the form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Houdek on 09/12/2025.
BJ's Restaurants insider grant and amendment: Gregory S. Lynds, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer of BJRI, was granted non-qualified stock options on 01/15/2025 covering 2,668 underlying common shares with an exercise price of $34.28. The options become exercisable in installments, vesting 33.3% per year beginning 01/15/2026, and expire on 01/15/2035. The filing is an amendment correcting a typographical error in the previously reported number of derivative securities.
Kendra D. Miller, EVP & General Counsel of BJ's Restaurants, was granted a non-qualified stock option covering 2,668 underlying common shares with an exercise price of $34.28. The transaction date is reported as 01/15/2025 and the option becomes exercisable on 01/15/2026. The option vests at 33.3% per year beginning January 15, 2026. The filing is an amendment correcting a typographical error in the previously reported number of derivative securities. The Form 4/A was signed on behalf of Ms. Miller by an attorney-in-fact, Jacob J. Guild, on 09/12/2025.
Christopher P. Pinsak, Senior VP Operations of BJ's Restaurants, reported an amended Form 4 showing a grant of 2,668 non-qualified stock options exercisable at $34.28 per share. The options become exercisable beginning 01/15/2026 and expire 01/15/2035. The filing explains the options vest at 33.3% per year beginning on 01/15/2026 and that this amendment corrects a minor typographical error in the previously reported number of derivative securities. The ownership is reported as direct for the named individual.
Alexander M. Puchner, Senior Vice President, Brewing Operations at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI), reported acquiring 2,231 non-qualified stock options on 01/15/2025 at an exercise price of $34.28 per share. The options become exercisable beginning 01/15/2026 and expire on 01/15/2035. The options vest at 33.3% per year starting January 15, 2026. This filing is an amendment correcting a typographical error in the previously reported number of derivative securities. The Form 4/A was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Puchner.