Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) EVP Hafner logs RSU vesting and share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands EVP Patrick M. Hafner reported routine equity-compensation activity tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On February 3, 2026, 8,325 RSUs were converted into an equal number of Bloomin' Brands common shares at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. To cover withholding taxes due at vesting, 2,469 common shares were withheld by the company at a price of $6.19 per share. After these transactions, Hafner directly owned 13,856 shares of common stock and 16,651 RSUs, each RSU representing the right to receive one share upon future vesting.

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^*

Hafner Patrick M

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Pres Outback Steakhouse

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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

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
Common Stock	02/03/2026		M		8,325(1)	A	$0	16,325	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		F		2,469(2)	D	$6.19	13,856	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0(3)	02/03/2026		M			8,325	(1)	(4)	Common Stock	8,325	$0	16,651	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 3, 2025, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 24,976, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2028.

2. These shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer to pay for the applicable withholding tax due upon vesting of certain RSUs.

3. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer upon vesting of the unit.

4. This field is not applicable.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BLMN executive Patrick Hafner report on February 3, 2026?

Patrick M. Hafner reported the vesting and exercise of 8,325 restricted stock units into Bloomin' Brands common shares. This routine equity-compensation event reflects previously granted RSUs converting into stock as they vest under the original 2025 award schedule.

How many Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) shares does Patrick Hafner own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Patrick Hafner directly owned 13,856 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock. He also held 16,651 restricted stock units, each representing the contingent right to receive one additional share upon satisfying the vesting conditions.

Why were 2,469 Bloomin' Brands shares withheld in Patrick Hafner’s Form 4?

2,469 Bloomin' Brands common shares were withheld by the company to pay applicable withholding taxes due upon vesting of certain RSUs. This is a common, non-cash tax-settlement method rather than an open-market sale by the executive.

What was the origin and vesting schedule of Patrick Hafner’s Bloomin' Brands RSUs?

The RSUs were granted on February 3, 2025, in an original amount of 24,976 units. They vest in three equal annual installments, with the final tranche scheduled to vest in 2028, subject to the applicable vesting conditions being met.

What do Patrick Hafner’s RSUs in Bloomin' Brands represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting. The units do not convert immediately; they deliver shares only as vesting milestones specified in the original grant are achieved.

What role does Patrick Hafner hold at Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

Patrick M. Hafner serves as Executive Vice President and President of Outback Steakhouse at Bloomin' Brands. The reported RSU and stock transactions relate to his compensation as a senior officer of the company.