Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) accounting chief granted 2,280 restricted shares

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Hanscom Ashley W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

The Cheesecake Factory’s principal accounting officer, Ashley W. Hanscom, reported receiving a grant of 2,280 shares of common stock on February 11, 2026. The restricted stock vests 60% on February 11, 2029 and 20% on each of February 11, 2030 and February 11, 2031, subject to continued service. After this award, Hanscom directly holds 13,330 shares of common stock, including shares of restricted stock that are subject to forfeiture.

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^*

Hanscom Ashley W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

26901 MALIBU HILLS ROAD

(Street)

CALABASAS HILLS CA 91301

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC [ CAKE ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

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
Common Stock	02/11/2026		A		2,280(1)	A	$0	13,330(2)	D
Common Stock								12,652	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock award which vests 60% on 2/11/29 and 20% on each of 2/11/30 and 2/11/31, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service.

2. Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture.

	/s/ Ashley Hanscom by Scarlett May, Attorney-in-Fact	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CAKE’s Ashley Hanscom report on February 11, 2026?

Ashley W. Hanscom reported receiving a grant of 2,280 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock. The award is a restricted stock grant, not an open‑market purchase, and increases Hanscom’s directly held common shares to 13,330 following the transaction.

What type of shares did CAKE insider Ashley Hanscom receive in the latest Form 4?

Hanscom received a restricted stock award of 2,280 Cheesecake Factory common shares. These shares are subject to vesting conditions over several years and can be forfeited if service requirements are not met, aligning compensation with long‑term continued employment.

How does the restricted stock for CAKE’s Ashley Hanscom vest over time?

The 2,280 restricted shares vest in stages: 60% on February 11, 2029, and 20% on each of February 11, 2030 and February 11, 2031. Vesting depends on Hanscom’s continued service with the company through those scheduled dates.

How many Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares does Ashley Hanscom hold after the reported grant?

After the reported restricted stock grant, Hanscom directly holds 13,330 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock. This total includes shares of restricted stock that are subject to forfeiture under the company’s equity award terms and service conditions.

Was Ashley Hanscom’s CAKE transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition, and the reported price per share is $0.00, consistent with equity compensation rather than open‑market buying.