[Form 4] Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands insider Philip J. Pace reported equity awards and a tax-withholding sale. The filing shows two recent grant events and a withholding disposition. Restricted stock units (RSUs) totaling 15,385 were granted on 09/02/2025 that will fully vest on 09/02/2026. Separately, RSUs originally granted in the amount of 12,962 (grant date 09/03/2024) produced a reported vesting-related position of 6,481 RSUs now reflected as beneficially owned. To satisfy tax withholding on vesting, 2,551 shares of common stock were withheld/disposed at $6.99, leaving 37,709 shares beneficially owned after the transactions.

Positive

• 15,385 RSUs granted with a clear one-year vesting schedule, aligning executive compensation with future performance
• Vesting schedule disclosed for prior grant (50%/25%/25%), providing transparency on future share delivery and timing
• Post-transaction beneficial ownership reported (37,709 shares), showing continued direct ownership

Negative

• 2,551 shares disposed/withheld at $6.99 to satisfy tax obligations, reducing immediate share count
• Vesting creates potential future dilution as RSUs convert to common stock upon vesting

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider received RSUs and had shares withheld to cover taxes; net beneficial ownership changed modestly.

The transactions reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market trading. The reporting person received 15,385 RSUs that vest in one year and had prior RSUs (originally 12,962) partially reflected as 6,481 vested units. The issuer withheld 2,551 shares at $6.99 to satisfy tax obligations, resulting in 37,709 shares owned post-transaction. For investors, this is a standard compensation-related change and does not by itself indicate a change in company outlook or insider sentiment.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Compensation governance appears standard: time-based RSUs with scheduled vesting and tax withholding.

The RSU schedules reported—50% at 12 months, then two 25% tranches for the 2024 grant, and a one-year cliff for the 2025 grant—are conventional designs to retain executives. The withholding of 2,551 shares to cover taxes is a common administrative step following vesting. The filing is transparent about amounts and ownership form (direct), meeting Section 16 disclosure expectations.

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)
09/02/2025

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	09/03/2025		M		6,481(1)	A	$0	40,260	D
Common Stock	09/03/2025		F		2,551(2)	D	$6.99	37,709	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(3)	09/03/2025		M			6,481	(1)	(4)	Common Stock	6,481	$0	6,481	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(3)	09/02/2025		A		15,385		(5)	(4)	Common Stock	15,385	$0	15,385	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On September 3, 2024, these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 12,962, 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. These shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer to pay for the applicable withholding tax due upon vesting of certain RSUs.

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

4. This field is not applicable.

5. On September 2, 2025, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 15,385, which will fully vest on September 2, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	09/04/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Bloomin' Brands insider Philip J. Pace receive?

The filing reports a grant of 15,385 RSUs on 09/02/2025 that will fully vest on 09/02/2026.

How many RSUs from the prior grant remain or vested?

RSUs originally granted in the amount of 12,962 on 09/03/2024 are reflected with 6,481 RSUs reported as beneficially owned following vesting events.

Why were 2,551 shares disposed and at what price?

The issuer withheld 2,551 shares to pay withholding tax upon RSU vesting; the reported price for the withheld shares is $6.99.

What is the insider's beneficial ownership after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the filing shows 37,709 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the reporting person.

Are these transactions direct or indirect ownership changes?

The filing indicates direct (D) ownership for the reported common stock and RSUs.