Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) CAO receives 40,000 RSU award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Putnam Leah R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BED BATH & BEYOND, INC. Chief Accounting Officer Leah R. Putnam reported receiving a grant of 40,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a right to one share of common stock. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on February 17, 2027, February 17, 2028, and February 17, 2029, with shares delivered promptly after each vesting date. Following this grant, she beneficially owns 40,000 RSUs from this award.

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^*

Putnam Leah R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

433 ASCENSION WAY

SUITE 300

(Street)

MURRAY UT 84123

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BED BATH & BEYOND, INC. [ BBBY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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

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	(1)	03/11/2026		A		40,000		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	40,000	$0	40,000(1)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments at the close of business on February 17, 2027, February 17, 2028 and February 17, 2029. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person promptly after the restricted stock units vest. Amounts shown reflect restricted stock units from the subject grant beneficially owned following the transaction reported herein.

	/s/ Christina Wheeler, Attorney-in-Fact	03/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BBBY Chief Accounting Officer Leah R. Putnam report?

Leah R. Putnam reported receiving a grant of 40,000 restricted stock units in Bed Bath & Beyond common stock. These RSUs are a form of equity-based compensation and convert into shares only as they vest over several future years.

How many restricted stock units were granted to BBBY executive Leah R. Putnam?

Leah R. Putnam was granted 40,000 restricted stock units tied to Bed Bath & Beyond common stock. Each unit represents the right to receive one share, subject to vesting conditions over a three-year schedule ending in 2029.

What is the vesting schedule for Leah R. Putnam’s 40,000 BBBY RSUs?

The 40,000 RSUs vest in three equal installments on February 17, 2027, February 17, 2028, and February 17, 2029. After each vesting date, shares of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock are delivered to her promptly.

Does Leah R. Putnam’s BBBY Form 4 show open-market buying or selling?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition through a grant of 40,000 restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase or sale. It reflects equity compensation that converts into shares only as the units vest over time.

What does each Bed Bath & Beyond RSU granted to Leah R. Putnam represent?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Leah R. Putnam represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock. The units must first vest on scheduled future dates before the underlying shares are delivered.