Bloomin’ Brands director exercises RSUs, gets new grant

Bloomin' Brands director James L. Dinkins exercised 19,746 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares, reflecting previously granted equity that fully vested before the company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands director James L. Dinkins exercised 19,746 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares, reflecting previously granted equity that fully vested before the company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting. He also received a new award of 23,485 restricted stock units, scheduled to fully vest just before the 2027 annual meeting. Following these compensation-related equity moves, he directly holds 23,156 common shares and 23,485 RSUs, with no open derivative positions reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

19,746 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider DINKINS JAMES L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	23,485	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	19,746	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	19,746	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 23,485 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 23,156 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 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. F2. These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 23,485, will fully vest immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2027.
3. F3. This field is not applicable.
4. F4. These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 19,746, fully vested immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2026.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 19,746 units Common shares after exercise: 23,156 shares New RSU grant: 23,485 units +4 more

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RSUs exercised 19,746 units Converted into 19,746 common shares on April 22, 2026

Common shares after exercise 23,156 shares Direct holdings after RSU conversion

New RSU grant 23,485 units Grant of restricted stock units on April 22, 2026

RSUs outstanding after grant 23,485 units Unvested RSUs remaining following transactions

Exercise price $0.00 per share Reported for RSU conversion and grant

Vesting timing - prior grant 19,746 RSUs Fully vested immediately before 2026 annual stockholder meeting

Vesting timing - new grant 23,485 RSUs Will fully vest immediately before 2027 annual stockholder meeting

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, grant, award, or other acquisition, annual meeting of stockholders, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 23,485, will fully vest immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"fully vested immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2026"

contingent right financial

"represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock"

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) director James L. Dinkins report?

James L. Dinkins reported exercising 19,746 restricted stock units into 19,746 common shares and receiving a new grant of 23,485 restricted stock units. These are equity compensation events, not open-market stock purchases or sales, and adjust his mix of shares and RSUs.

How many Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) shares does James L. Dinkins hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, James L. Dinkins directly holds 23,156 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock. This reflects the conversion of 19,746 restricted stock units into shares, as previously granted equity fully vested ahead of the company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

What new restricted stock units did James L. Dinkins receive from Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

He received a new grant of 23,485 restricted stock units, each representing the right to one share of common stock upon vesting. According to the disclosure, these RSUs will fully vest immediately before Bloomin' Brands’ annual meeting of stockholders expected to occur in 2027.

Did James L. Dinkins buy or sell Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) stock on the market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buys or sells. Instead, it reports an exercise of 19,746 restricted stock units into common shares and a grant of 23,485 new restricted stock units, both categorized as equity compensation and derivative exercises rather than discretionary trading.

When did the reported Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) restricted stock units vest or vesting is expected?

Restricted stock units in the original amount of 19,746 fully vested immediately before Bloomin' Brands’ 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. The new 23,485-unit award is scheduled to fully vest immediately prior to the company’s annual meeting of stockholders that will take place in 2027.

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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^*

DINKINS JAMES L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2202 N. WEST SHORE BLVD.

SUITE 500

(Street)

TAMPA FLORIDA 33607

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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	04/22/2026		M		19,746	A	$0	23,156	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)	04/22/2026		A		23,485		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	23,485	$0	23,485	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	04/22/2026		M			19,746	(4)	(3)	Common Stock	19,746	$0	0	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. These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 23,485, will fully vest immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2027.

3. This field is not applicable.

4. These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 19,746, fully vested immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	04/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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