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Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) SVP reports RSU grants, vesting and tax share withholdings

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Bloomin' Brands SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Philip J. Pace reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 28, 2026, he acquired common stock through exercises or conversions of restricted stock units (RSUs) and had shares withheld to cover taxes due at vesting.

The filing shows RSU conversions into common stock in several blocks, alongside tax-withholding dispositions at a price of $6.12 per share. Footnotes explain these RSUs were originally granted in amounts of 3,537, 4,004 and 17,097 units on February 28, 2024 and February 28, 2025, vesting annually through 2028.

In addition, on February 27, 2026, Pace received a new award of 21,650 RSUs that vest in three equal annual installments through 2029. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting.

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Insider Pace Philip J
Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,179 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,335 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 5,699 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,179 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 527 $6.12 $3K
Exercise Common Stock 1,335 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 597 $6.12 $4K
Exercise Common Stock 5,699 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,545 $6.12 $16K
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 21,650 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,179 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 40,250 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On February 28, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 3,537, 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 17,097, 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 21,650, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029. This field is not applicable.
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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Pace Philip J
(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)
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 02/28/2026 M 1,179(1) A $0 40,250 D
Common Stock 02/28/2026 F 527(2) D $6.12 39,723 D
Common Stock 02/28/2026 M 1,335(3) A $0 41,058 D
Common Stock 02/28/2026 F 597(2) D $6.12 40,461 D
Common Stock 02/28/2026 M 5,699(4) A $0 46,160 D
Common Stock 02/28/2026 F 2,545(2) D $6.12 43,615 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(5) 02/27/2026 A 21,650 (6) (7) Common Stock 21,650 $0 21,650 D
Restricted Stock Units $0(5) 02/28/2026 M 1,179 (1) (7) Common Stock 1,179 $0 1,179 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 5,699 (4) (7) Common Stock 5,699 $0 11,398 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On February 28, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 3,537, 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 17,097, 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 21,650, 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 insider transactions did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) report for Philip J. Pace?

Bloomin' Brands reported that Philip J. Pace exercised or converted multiple restricted stock unit (RSU) awards into common stock and had some shares withheld to cover taxes. These equity compensation transactions occurred on February 28, 2026 and relate to previously granted RSU awards.

Did Bloomin' Brands SVP Philip J. Pace buy or sell shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows exercises or conversions of RSUs into Bloomin' Brands common stock, not open-market purchases. It also reports tax-withholding dispositions, where shares were withheld at $6.12 per share to satisfy withholding taxes owed when certain RSUs vested.

How many restricted stock units were newly granted to Philip J. Pace at Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

Philip J. Pace received a new grant of 21,650 restricted stock units on February 27, 2026. According to the filing, these RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with final vesting in 2029, and each unit represents one share of common stock upon vesting.

What do the RSU vesting schedules look like for Bloomin' Brands insider Philip J. Pace?

Footnotes describe RSU grants of 3,537 and 4,004 units on February 28, 2024 and 17,097 units on February 28, 2025. Each grant vests in three equal annual installments, with final vesting dates in 2027, 2027, and 2028, respectively, subject to standard conditions.

Why were some Bloomin' Brands shares disposed of in Philip J. Pace’s Form 4?

Dispositions reported with code “F” reflect shares withheld by Bloomin' Brands to pay applicable withholding taxes when RSUs vested. The filing notes these tax-withholding dispositions occurred at $6.12 per share rather than representing open-market share sales by the executive.

How does each Bloomin' Brands RSU reported for Philip J. Pace convert into stock?

The filing states that each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting. As vesting occurs, RSUs are converted into common shares, with some shares withheld to cover associated tax obligations.