Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) EVP adds stock through RSU grants and vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands executive Kelly Lefferts, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported equity compensation activity. On February 27, 2026, she received a grant of 61,275 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments, with final vesting in 2029. On February 28, previously granted RSUs vested and were converted into common stock, bringing her direct ownership to 113,705 common shares. Some common shares were withheld at $6.12 per share to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting, rather than being sold in the open market.

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)
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		2,447(1)	A	$0	104,881	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		958(2)	D	$6.12	103,923	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		M		16,129(3)	A	$0	120,052	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F		6,347(2)	D	$6.12	113,705	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)	02/27/2026		A		61,275		(5)	(6)	Common Stock	61,275	$0	61,275	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(4)	02/28/2026		M			2,447	(1)	(6)	Common Stock	2,447	$0	2,447	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(4)	02/28/2026		M			16,129	(3)	(6)	Common Stock	16,129	$0	32,259	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 28, 2024 these restricted stock units ("RSU") were granted in the original amount of 7,340, which vest in three equal 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, 2025, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 48,388, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2028.

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

5. On February 27, 2026, these RSUs were granted in the original amount of 61,275, which vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029.

6. This field is not applicable.

Remarks:

	/s/ Allison Hicks, Attorney in Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Bloomin' Brands reported equity compensation activity for EVP and Chief Legal Officer Kelly Lefferts. She received new restricted stock unit grants, had earlier RSUs vest into common stock, and had some shares withheld to cover applicable tax obligations tied to those vestings.

How many restricted stock units did BLMN grant to Kelly Lefferts in this Form 4?

Kelly Lefferts was granted 61,275 restricted stock units on February 27, 2026. According to the filing, these RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, ending in 2029, and each unit represents the right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting.

What is the vesting schedule of the new RSUs reported by Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

The newly granted 61,275 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with final vesting in 2029. Earlier RSU grants from 2024 and 2025 mentioned in the footnotes follow similar three-installment schedules, each ending in 2027 and 2028 respectively, as those awards continue to vest.

How many Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) common shares does Kelly Lefferts own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Kelly Lefferts directly owns 113,705 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock. This figure reflects shares acquired through RSU vesting and the withholding of a portion of shares to satisfy related tax liabilities instead of a traditional open-market sale.

Were any Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) shares sold by Kelly Lefferts on the open market?

The filing shows tax-withholding dispositions, coded “F,” where shares were withheld at $6.12 per share to pay taxes on RSU vesting. These transactions represent shares delivered back to the issuer for tax obligations, not open-market sales to third-party investors.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit reported for Bloomin' Brands represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. As the RSUs vest on their scheduled dates, they convert into an equivalent number of Bloomin' Brands common shares held directly.