Entity tied to Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) director sells 2,490 company shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC director Alexander L. Cappello reported an indirect sale of company stock through an affiliated entity. On June 2, 2026, Maricopa Capital LLC, an entity for which he is the sole shareholder, sold 2,490 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $64.90 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $64.89 to $64.93. Following this sale, Maricopa Capital LLC held 6,171 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock. Separately, 178 shares are held in custodial accounts for Mr. Cappello’s children, with his spouse acting as custodian.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,490 shares ($161,601)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider CAPPELLO ALEXANDER L

Role null

Sold 2,490 shs ($162K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	2,490	$64.90	$162K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,171 shares (Indirect, By Maricopa Capital LLC)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price reported within column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $64.89 to $64.93, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to CAKE Corporation, any security holder of CAKE Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4. The reported securities are held by Maricopa Capital LLC of which the reporting person is the sole shareholder. Held in custodial accounts for Mr. Cappello's children with his spouse acting as custodian.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,490 shares Weighted average sale price: $64.90/share Post-sale Maricopa holdings: 6,171 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 2,490 shares Open-market sale on June 2, 2026

Weighted average sale price $64.90/share Common stock sale by Maricopa Capital LLC

Post-sale Maricopa holdings 6,171 shares Indirect holdings after June 2, 2026 transaction

Custodial account shares 178 shares Held for Mr. Cappello’s children in custodial accounts

Price range of sales $64.89–$64.93/share Multiple trades comprising the reported weighted average price

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, indirect holdings, custodial accounts, +1 more

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open-market sale financial

"sold 2,490 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average price financial

"sold in multiple transactions ranging from $64.89 to $64.93, inclusive, at a weighted average price"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

indirect holdings financial

"The reported securities are held by Maricopa Capital LLC and in custodial accounts as indirect holdings"

custodial accounts financial

"Held in custodial accounts for Mr. Cappello's children with his spouse acting as custodian"

Custodial accounts are savings or investment accounts managed by an adult for a minor until they reach a certain age. Think of it as a digital piggy bank controlled by a guardian, where money or assets are held in trust for someone too young to manage them on their own. These accounts matter to investors because they provide a way to save or invest on behalf of a child, often for future education or other needs.

transaction code "S" regulatory

"transaction code "S" indicates a sale in open market or private transaction"

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

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^*

CAPPELLO ALEXANDER L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

26901 MALIBU HILLS ROAD

(Street)

CALABASAS HILLS CALIFORNIA 91301

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/02/2026		S		2,490	D	$64.9(1)	6,171(2)	I	By Maricopa Capital LLC
Common Stock								178(3)	I	Custodial Account

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. The price reported within column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $64.89 to $64.93, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to CAKE Corporation, any security holder of CAKE Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4.

2. The reported securities are held by Maricopa Capital LLC of which the reporting person is the sole shareholder.

3. Held in custodial accounts for Mr. Cappello's children with his spouse acting as custodian.

	/s/ Alexander L. Cappello by Scarlett May, Attorney-in-Fact	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CAKE disclose for Alexander L. Cappello?

Cheesecake Factory reported an indirect stock sale by an entity linked to director Alexander L. Cappello. Maricopa Capital LLC sold 2,490 common shares in an open-market transaction, and the filing also lists small custodial holdings for his children.

How many Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares did Maricopa Capital LLC sell?

Maricopa Capital LLC sold 2,490 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock. This sale was executed as an open-market transaction and is reported as an indirect holding associated with director Alexander L. Cappello via his ownership of Maricopa Capital LLC.

At what price were the CAKE shares sold in the reported Form 4?

The 2,490 Cheesecake Factory shares were sold at a weighted average price of $64.90 per share. Individual trades occurred in a narrow range between $64.89 and $64.93, according to the transaction footnote in the Form 4 filing.

How many Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares does Maricopa Capital LLC hold after the sale?

After the reported sale, Maricopa Capital LLC held 6,171 shares of Cheesecake Factory common stock. This remaining position is reported as an indirect holding linked to director Alexander L. Cappello through his role as sole shareholder of the LLC.

What other CAKE shares linked to Alexander L. Cappello are disclosed?

The filing notes 178 Cheesecake Factory shares are held in custodial accounts for Mr. Cappello’s children. His spouse acts as custodian for these accounts, and they are reported as indirect holdings separate from the Maricopa Capital LLC position.

Was the CAKE insider transaction an open-market sale?

Yes. The Form 4 identifies the transaction code as “S,” indicating an open-market or private sale. The description specifies a sale in the open market, with a weighted average price and detailed trading range for the executed transactions.