Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) EVP reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Lissette R. Gonzalez reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On February 28, 2026, RSUs converted into 2,002 and 9,677 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

On the same date, 594 and 2,501 common shares, valued at $6.12 per share, were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting. The reported transactions reflect vesting and tax-withholding mechanics of prior RSU grants that vest in annual installments through 2027 and 2028.

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^*

Gonzalez Lissette R

(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 Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/28/2026

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
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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	02/28/2026		M		2,002(1)	A	$0	36,610	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		594(2)	D	$6.12	36,016	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		M		9,677(3)	A	$0	45,693	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		2,501(2)	D	$6.12	43,192	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(4)	02/28/2026		M			2,002	(1)	(5)	Common Stock	2,002	$0	2,002	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(4)	02/28/2026		M			9,677	(3)	(5)	Common Stock	9,677	$0	19,356	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 28, 2024, restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 6,005, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2027.

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. On February 28, 2025, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 29,033, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2028.

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

5. This field is not applicable.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) report for Lissette R. Gonzalez?

Lissette R. Gonzalez reported RSU-related transactions on February 28, 2026. Restricted stock units converted into common shares, and a portion of those shares was withheld by Bloomin' Brands to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting events.

How many Bloomin' Brands RSUs converted to common stock in this Form 4?

On February 28, 2026, 2,002 and 9,677 restricted stock units converted into common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting.

Were Bloomin' Brands shares sold on the open market in this Form 4?

The transactions show tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. Common shares (594 and 2,501) were withheld by Bloomin' Brands at $6.12 per share to pay withholding taxes due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

What do the tax-withholding transactions mean for Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) shares?

Shares were delivered to, and simultaneously withheld by, the company to cover tax liabilities on vested RSUs. This is a common administrative mechanism and does not represent discretionary buying or selling of Bloomin' Brands stock in the open market.

What are the vesting schedules for the Bloomin' Brands RSU grants in this filing?

One RSU grant made on February 28, 2024 originally covered 6,005 units, vesting in three equal annual installments with final vesting in 2027. Another grant from February 28, 2025 covered 29,033 RSUs, vesting annually with final vesting in 2028.

What does each Bloomin' Brands RSU represent in this Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting. When vesting occurs, RSUs convert into shares, and some shares may be withheld to satisfy tax obligations, as reflected here.