Bloomin' Brands CEO awarded 490,196 RSUs

Spanos Mike reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Spanos Mike reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. director and CEO Mike Spanos reported an amended insider transaction showing an equity compensation award. On February 27, 2026, he was granted 490,196 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029. The amendment notes that the number of RSUs was previously overreported in a Form 4 filed March 3, 2026, due to an administrative error.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 490,196 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Spanos Mike

Role CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	490,196	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 490,196 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer upon vesting of the unit.
2. F2. On February 27, 2026, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 490,196, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029.
3. F3. This field is not applicable.
4. F4. Due to an administrative error, the number of RSUs was overreported in the Form 4 filed March 3, 2026.

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What insider transaction did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) report on this Form 4/A?

The filing reports an amended equity award for CEO Mike Spanos. He received 490,196 restricted stock units, each representing one Bloomin' Brands common share upon vesting, correcting an earlier Form 4 that had overreported the number due to an administrative error.

How many restricted stock units did Bloomin' Brands CEO Mike Spanos receive?

Mike Spanos was granted 490,196 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting, making this a significant component of his long-term equity compensation package.

When were the Bloomin' Brands RSUs granted to CEO Mike Spanos and how do they vest?

The RSUs were granted on February 27, 2026. They vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029, aligning the CEO’s compensation with multi-year company performance and long-term shareholder value creation.

What does each Bloomin' Brands RSU granted to the CEO represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock. The shares are delivered as the RSUs vest over time, tying the CEO’s realized compensation directly to the company’s future stock performance.

Why was this Bloomin' Brands Form 4/A filed as an amendment?

The Form 4/A corrects an administrative error in a prior Form 4 filed March 3, 2026. That earlier report overreported the number of RSUs granted, so this amendment restates the award at 490,196 restricted stock units.

Is the Bloomin' Brands CEO’s RSU award a purchase or a grant?

The transaction is a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The CEO received 490,196 restricted stock units at a reported price of $0.0000 per unit as part of his equity compensation, rather than buying shares in the market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/05/2026 - 08:12 PM EST 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^*

Spanos Mike

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2202 N. WEST SHORE BLVD.

SUITE 500

(Street)

TAMPA FL 33607

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. [ BLMN ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
03/03/2026

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

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

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	02/27/2026		A		490,196		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	490,196	$0	490,196(4)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer upon vesting of the unit.

2. On February 27, 2026, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 490,196, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029.

3. This field is not applicable.

4. Due to an administrative error, the number of RSUs was overreported in the Form 4 filed March 3, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	03/05/2026
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