Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Form 4: executive RSU grants and tax-withholding sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands insider activity: Executive Kelly Lefferts received time-based restricted stock units and reported related share withholding. On 09/02/2025 the reporting person was granted 15,385 RSUs that will fully vest on 09/02/2026. Separately, RSUs originally granted on 09/03/2024 in the amount of 25,924 had vesting portions recognized, and 12,962 RSUs were reported as newly acquired (code M) with zero cash price. The issuer withheld 5,101 shares on 09/03/2025 to satisfy tax withholding at $6.99 per share, leaving the reporting person with 101,108 shares beneficially owned after the transactions.

Positive

• Time-based RSU grants disclosed (15,385 RSUs on 09/02/2025 that fully vest on 09/02/2026)
• Vesting schedule transparency for the 09/03/2024 RSU award (25,924 original award with staged vesting)

Negative

• Share withholding for taxes resulted in a disposition of 5,101 shares at $6.99 on 09/03/2025

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Executive received time-based RSUs and a portion vested; a tax-withholding sale reduced holdings modestly.

The Form 4 discloses standard equity compensation activity for an executive officer. The 09/02/2025 grant of 15,385 RSUs is time-based and will fully vest in one year, while the 09/03/2024 grant followed a multi-stage vesting schedule and produced 12,962 RSUs recognized on 09/03/2025. A disposition of 5,101 shares at $6.99 each represents shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations rather than an open-market sale. Aggregate beneficial ownership after these events is reported at 101,108 shares, which contextualizes the executive's equity stake but provides no valuation or performance commentary.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure aligns with Section 16 reporting for insider grants and tax withholding; timing and form entries are routine.

The filing appears to comply with Section 16 reporting requirements: it lists grant dates, vesting terms, acquisition and withholding transactions, and an attorney-in-fact signature. The 2024 RSU award had staggered vesting (50% at 12 months, then 25% at 18 and 24 months) and a final vesting in 2026 as disclosed. The 09/03/2025 withholding is recorded as a disposition with price indicated, consistent with share-for-tax mechanics. No amendments or corrective disclosures are indicated.

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^*

Lefferts Kelly

(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, Chief Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2025

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	09/03/2025		M		12,962(1)	A	$0	106,209	D
Common Stock	09/03/2025		F		5,101(2)	D	$6.99	101,108	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)	09/03/2025		M			12,962	(1)	(4)	Common Stock	12,962	$0	12,962	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(3)	09/02/2025		A		15,385		(5)	(4)	Common Stock	15,385	$0	15,385	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On September 3, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 25,924, which vest 50% on the 12-month anniversary of the grant date; 25% on the 18-month anniversary of the grant date; and 25% on the 24-month anniversary of the grant date; with a final vesting in 2026.

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.

5. On September 2, 2025, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 15,385, which will fully vest on September 2, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	09/04/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What RSU grants were reported for Kelly Lefferts in the Form 4 for BLMN?

The Form 4 reports a grant of 15,385 RSUs on 09/02/2025 (fully vesting 09/02/2026) and recognition of portions from a prior 09/03/2024 RSU award originally totaling 25,924 units.

How many shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

The issuer withheld 5,101 shares on 09/03/2025 to satisfy tax withholding at a reported price of $6.99 per share.

How many shares does the reporting person beneficially own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the filing shows 101,108 shares beneficially owned by the reporting person.

What were the vesting terms for the 09/03/2024 RSU grant?

The 09/03/2024 RSU award of 25,924 units vests 50% at 12 months, 25% at 18 months, and 25% at 24 months, with final vesting in 2026.

Who signed the Form 4 on behalf of the reporting person?

The Form 4 was signed by Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact on 09/04/2025.