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Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) family trust sells 94,145 shares

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CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported that a family gift trust associated with Chairman and CEO David Overton sold 94,145 shares of Common Stock on August 5, 2026 at a weighted average price of $106.27 per share, with individual trades ranging from $105.09 to $107.34. The shares were held by the David M. Overton 2011 Gift Trust for the benefit of his son, with Overton’s spouse as trustee, and Overton disclaims beneficial ownership. He also reports 264,865 shares of restricted stock held directly, subject to forfeiture, plus additional indirect holdings through family trusts.

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Insider OVERTON DAVID
Role CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.
Sold 94,145 shs ($10.00M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1, F2 94,145 $106.27 $10.00M
holding Common Stock F3 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F4 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F5 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,229,795 shares (Indirect, By Trust); Common Stock — 264,865 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. The price reported within column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $105.09 to $107.34, 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. F2. Shares held by the David M. Overton 2011 Gift Trust UTA dated 11/23/2011 for the benefit of the reporting person's son. The reporting person's spouse is trustee of the trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
  3. F3. Shares held by the David M. Overton Family Trust of which Mr. Overton is trustee.
  4. F4. Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture.
  5. F5. Shares held by Mr. Overton's spouse as trustee for the Sheila A. Overton Living Trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
Common shares sold 94,145 shares Indirect sale by David M. Overton 2011 Gift Trust on 2026-08-05
Weighted average sale price $106.27 per share Shares sold in multiple trades between $105.09 and $107.34 per share
Restricted stock held 264,865 shares Direct holdings of restricted stock subject to forfeiture after the reported transactions
Sale transaction code S Classified as sale in open market or private transaction
weighted average price financial
"The price reported within column 4 is a weighted average price for multiple transactions."
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.
restricted stock financial
"Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture are reported as direct holdings."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities held in the gift trust."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
trustee regulatory
"The reporting person’s spouse is trustee of certain trusts holding the reported shares."
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.

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What insider sale did Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) disclose for August 5, 2026?

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) disclosed that a family gift trust associated with Chairman and CEO David Overton sold 94,145 shares of Common Stock on August 5, 2026 at a weighted average price of $106.27 per share, executed as multiple open-market or private transactions.

At what prices were the CAKE shares sold in the reported insider transaction?

The reported transaction used a weighted average price of $106.27 per share. According to the filing, the shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $105.09 to $107.34 per share, with full breakdowns available on request from the company or regulators.

Who actually held the 94,145 Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares that were sold?

The 94,145 CAKE shares were held by the David M. Overton 2011 Gift Trust, established for the benefit of David Overton’s son. His spouse serves as trustee, and the filing explicitly states that David Overton disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.

What Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) holdings does David Overton report after this Form 4?

David Overton reports 264,865 shares of restricted stock held directly, which are subject to forfeiture. He also reports additional indirect holdings through family-related trusts, including the David M. Overton Family Trust and a living trust for his spouse, though share counts for those are not detailed here.

How is David Overton’s indirect ownership of CAKE shares structured in this filing?

Indirect Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) ownership is reported through several trusts. These include the 2011 Gift Trust for his son, the David M. Overton Family Trust, and the Sheila A. Overton Living Trust, where his spouse is trustee; some positions carry beneficial ownership disclaimers.

How is the reported CAKE share sale characterized in terms of transaction type?

The sale of 94,145 CAKE shares is coded as an “S” transaction, described as a sale in open market or private transactions. The filing notes a weighted average price across a range of trade prices, rather than a single execution price for all shares.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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*
OVERTON DAVID

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/05/2026
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 Stock08/05/2026S94,145D$106.27(1)89,805(2)IBy Trust
Common Stock3,079,779(3)IBy Trust
Common Stock264,865(4)D
Common Stock60,211(5)IBy Trust
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported within column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $105.09 to $107.34, 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. Shares held by the David M. Overton 2011 Gift Trust UTA dated 11/23/2011 for the benefit of the reporting person's son. The reporting person's spouse is trustee of the trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
3. Shares held by the David M. Overton Family Trust of which Mr. Overton is trustee.
4. Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture.
5. Shares held by Mr. Overton's spouse as trustee for the Sheila A. Overton Living Trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
/s/ David Overton by Scarlett May, Attorney-in-Fact08/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)