Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) CEO granted 308,642 RSUs vesting through 2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. reported an equity grant to its CEO and director Mike Spanos. On January 5, 2026, he received 308,642 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. These RSUs were granted in an original amount of 308,642 and vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029. Following this grant, he beneficially owned 154,439 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock directly.

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)
01/05/2026

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								154,439	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(1)	01/05/2026		A		308,642		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	308,642	$0	308,642	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 January 5, 2026, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 308,642, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029.

3. This field is not applicable.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) report for its CEO?

The company reported that CEO and director Mike Spanos received a grant of 308,642 restricted stock units on January 5, 2026.

How many restricted stock units did the Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) CEO receive?

CEO Mike Spanos was granted 308,642 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.

How do the new RSUs for the Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) CEO vest?

The 308,642 RSUs granted to CEO Mike Spanos vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029.

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

Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting of the unit.

How many Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) common shares does the CEO own after this Form 4 event?

After the reported transactions, CEO Mike Spanos beneficially owned 154,439 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock directly.

Is the Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) CEO classified as a director and officer in this filing?

Yes. The reporting person, Mike Spanos, is identified as both a Director and an Officer (CEO) of Bloomin' Brands, Inc.