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Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) director exercises 19,746 RSUs, awarded 23,485 more

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin' Brands director Julie T. Kunkel reported equity compensation activity. She exercised 19,746 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of common shares at a $0.00 exercise price, bringing her direct common stock holdings to 36,277 shares.

She was also granted 23,485 new RSUs, each representing one share of common stock, which will fully vest immediately before the company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. In addition, an IRA for her benefit holds 6,065.4826 common shares as an indirect position.

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Insider Kunkel Julie T.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 23,485 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 19,746 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 19,746 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 23,485 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 36,277 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 6,065.483 shares (Indirect, By IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares held in an IRA for the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer upon vesting of the unit. 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. This field is not applicable. These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 19,746, fully vested immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2026.
RSUs exercised 19,746 shares Restricted stock units converted to common stock on April 22, 2026
Exercise price $0.00 per share Conversion of 19,746 RSUs into common stock
Direct common shares after transaction 36,277 shares Direct holdings following RSU exercise
New RSU grant 23,485 RSUs Award of restricted stock units with one-for-one share equivalence
Indirect IRA holdings 6,065.4826 shares Common stock held in an IRA for the reporting person
2027 RSU vesting 23,485 RSUs vest Will fully vest immediately prior to 2027 annual stockholders meeting
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share"
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.
RSUs financial
"These RSUs, in the original grant amount of 23,485, will fully vest immediately"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
IRA financial
"Represents shares held in an IRA for the Reporting Person."
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"fully vest immediately prior to the issuer's annual meeting of stockholders in 2027."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Kunkel Julie T.

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock6,065.4826IBy IRA(1)
Common Stock04/22/2026M19,746A$036,277D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0(2)04/22/2026A23,485 (3) (4)Common Stock23,485$023,485D
Restricted Stock Units$0(2)04/22/2026M19,746 (5) (4)Common Stock19,746$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares held in an IRA for the Reporting Person.
2. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer upon vesting of the unit.
3. 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.
4. This field is not applicable.
5. 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 Fact04/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) director Julie T. Kunkel report in this Form 4?

Julie T. Kunkel reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trading. She exercised 19,746 restricted stock units into common stock and received a new grant of 23,485 RSUs, all related to her director compensation at Bloomin’ Brands.

How many Bloomin' Brands shares does Julie T. Kunkel hold directly after these transactions?

After exercising 19,746 restricted stock units, Julie T. Kunkel directly holds 36,277 shares of Bloomin’ Brands common stock. This figure reflects her post-transaction direct ownership and does not include additional indirect holdings through her IRA account.

What are the details of Julie T. Kunkel’s new 23,485 RSU grant at Bloomin' Brands (BLMN)?

Julie T. Kunkel received a grant of 23,485 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Bloomin’ Brands common stock. According to the disclosure, these RSUs will fully vest immediately prior to the company’s annual meeting of stockholders scheduled in 2027.

When did Julie T. Kunkel’s 19,746 Bloomin' Brands RSUs vest and convert to shares?

The 19,746 restricted stock units fully vested immediately before Bloomin’ Brands’ 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Upon vesting, they were converted into 19,746 shares of common stock at a $0.00 exercise price, increasing her direct share ownership.

Does Julie T. Kunkel have any indirect holdings of Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) stock?

Yes. The filing states that 6,065.4826 Bloomin’ Brands common shares are held in an IRA for Julie T. Kunkel. These are reported as indirect holdings, separate from her directly owned common shares and her outstanding restricted stock units.

Are Julie T. Kunkel’s Bloomin' Brands transactions open-market buys or sells?

No. The transactions reported involve restricted stock units, not open-market buying or selling. She exercised 19,746 RSUs into common stock and received a new award of 23,485 RSUs as compensation, with no reported sales or purchases on the open market.