Bloomin' Brands (NASDAQ: BLMN) legal chief converts RSUs, withholds shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands EVP and Chief Legal Officer Kelly Lefferts reported the vesting and conversion of 6,481 restricted stock units into 6,481 shares of common stock on March 3, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.

On the same date, 2,551 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at a price of $6.35 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting. After these transactions, Lefferts directly held 117,604 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock.

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^*

Lefferts Kelly

(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 Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/03/2026

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	03/03/2026		M		6,481(1)	A	$0	120,155(2)	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		2,551(3)	D	$6.35	117,604	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)	03/03/2026		M			6,481	(1)	(5)	Common Stock	6,481	$0	6,481	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On September 3, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 25,924, which vest 50% on the 12-month anniversary of the grant date; 25% on the 18-month anniversary of the grant date; and 25% on the 24-month anniversary of the grant date; with a final vesting in 2026.

2. This amount reflects a change of 31 shares originally reported in the reporting person's Form 4 filed on March 3, 2026, in which the number of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations was incorrect.

3. These shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer to pay for the applicable withholding tax due upon vesting of certain RSUs.

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	03/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) report for Kelly Lefferts?

Bloomin' Brands reported that Kelly Lefferts had 6,481 restricted stock units vest and convert into 6,481 common shares. On the same date, 2,551 shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations related to that RSU vesting.

How many Bloomin' Brands shares does Kelly Lefferts own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Kelly Lefferts directly owns 117,604 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock. This figure reflects both the 6,481 newly delivered shares from RSU vesting and the 2,551 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

Were the Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Form 4 transactions open-market purchases or sales?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. The transactions involve RSU vesting and conversion into 6,481 common shares, plus a separate disposition of 2,551 shares withheld by the issuer solely to pay applicable tax withholding due on the vesting.

What is the background of the Bloomin' Brands RSUs reported for Kelly Lefferts?

The restricted stock units were granted on September 3, 2024 in an original amount of 25,924 units. They vest 50% on the 12‑month anniversary of the grant, 25% on the 18‑month anniversary, and 25% on the 24‑month anniversary, with final vesting in 2026.

Why did Bloomin' Brands withhold 2,551 shares from Kelly Lefferts?

Bloomin' Brands withheld 2,551 shares of common stock from Kelly Lefferts at $6.35 per share to pay the applicable withholding tax due upon the vesting of certain RSUs. This tax-withholding disposition is coded as an F transaction on the Form 4.

Did the Bloomin' Brands Form 4 correct any previously reported amounts?

Yes. A footnote explains that the reported amount reflects a change of 31 shares from an earlier Form 4 filed on March 3, 2026, where the number of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations had been reported incorrectly.