What share conversions did Patrick M. Hafner report for Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

Previously granted RSUs vested and were converted into common stock, including blocks of 1,779, 1,335, and 10,753 shares. These transactions were reported as exercises or conversions of derivative securities into directly owned Bloomin' Brands common stock.

Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) EVP granted 40,850 RSUs and reports tax share withholdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands EVP Patrick M. Hafner reported equity award activity and related tax withholding. On February 27, 2026, he received a grant of 40,850 restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest in three equal annual installments through 2029. On February 28, 2026, multiple previously granted RSUs vested and were converted into shares of common stock in amounts including 1,779, 1,335, and 10,753 shares. On the same date, the issuer withheld 432, 326, and 2,619 common shares at $6.12 per share to cover applicable tax obligations. All positions are reported as directly owned.

Insider Trade Summary

13,867 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 10 txns

Insider Hafner Patrick M

Role EVP, Pres Outback Steakhouse

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,779	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,335	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	10,753	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,779	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	432	$6.12	$3K
Exercise	Common Stock	1,335	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	326	$6.12	$2K
Exercise	Common Stock	10,753	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,619	$6.12	$16K
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	40,850	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,780 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 16,585 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

On February 28, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 5,338, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2027. These shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer to pay for the applicable withholding tax due upon vesting of certain RSUs. On February 28, 2024, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 4,004, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2027. On February 28, 2025, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 32,259, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2028. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer upon vesting of the unit. On February 27, 2026, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 40,850, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029. This field is not applicable.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/03/2026 - 07:20 PM

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

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)
02/27/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/28/2026		M		1,779⁽¹⁾	A	$0	16,585	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		432⁽²⁾	D	$6.12	16,153	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		M		1,335⁽³⁾	A	$0	17,488	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		326⁽²⁾	D	$6.12	17,162	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		M		10,753⁽⁴⁾	A	$0	27,915	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		2,619⁽²⁾	D	$6.12	25,296	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	$0⁽⁵⁾	02/27/2026		A		40,850		⁽⁶⁾	⁽⁷⁾	Common Stock	40,850	$0	40,850	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0⁽⁵⁾	02/28/2026		M			1,779	⁽¹⁾	⁽⁷⁾	Common Stock	1,779	$0	1,780	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0⁽⁵⁾	02/28/2026		M			1,335	⁽³⁾	⁽⁷⁾	Common Stock	1,335	$0	1,335	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0⁽⁵⁾	02/28/2026		M			10,753	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁷⁾	Common Stock	10,753	$0	21,506	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 28, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 5,338, 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, 2024, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 4,004, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2027.

4. On February 28, 2025, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 32,259, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2028.

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

6. On February 27, 2026, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 40,850, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029.

7. This field is not applicable.

Remarks:

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

What did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) executive Patrick M. Hafner report in this Form 4?

Patrick M. Hafner reported a new equity grant and vesting-related share activity. He received 40,850 restricted stock units and had several earlier RSU awards convert into common stock, with some shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations.

How many restricted stock units did Patrick M. Hafner receive from Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

He received 40,850 restricted stock units on February 27, 2026. According to the filing, these RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with the final installment scheduled in 2029, and each unit represents the right to one share upon vesting.

How are Patrick M. Hafner’s new Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) RSUs scheduled to vest?

The 40,850 restricted stock units granted to Patrick M. Hafner vest in three equal annual installments. The filing states that vesting began with the February 27, 2026 grant date and will conclude with a final installment in 2029.

Why were some Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) shares disposed of in Patrick M. Hafner’s Form 4?

The filing shows share dispositions coded as tax-withholding events. Specifically, 432, 326, and 2,619 common shares were withheld by the issuer at $6.12 per share to pay applicable withholding taxes triggered by RSU vesting.

Does Patrick M. Hafner hold his Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) shares directly or indirectly?

All reported RSUs and common stock in this Form 4 are listed as directly owned. The ownership code is shown as “D” for direct ownership, and no footnotes indicate that a separate entity or trust holds these positions.