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Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) counsel sells 7,978 shares at $102.66

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Scarlett May, EVP and general counsel of Cheesecake Factory, reported a sale of 7,978 shares of Common Stock on July 31, 2026, at $102.66 per share in an open market or private transaction. A separate entry notes directly held restricted stock that is subject to forfeiture.

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Insider May Scarlett
Role EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL
Sold 7,978 shs ($819K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 7,978 $102.66 $819K
holding Common Stock F1 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 48,946 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture.
Shares sold 7978.0000 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-07-31 by EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL
Sale price per share $102.6600 Price per share for Common Stock sale on 2026-07-31
Net shares sold 7978 shares Net buy/sell shares reported in transaction summary
Sale transactions reported 1 Number of Common Stock sale transactions in this report
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock for the reported transactions"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
restricted stock financial
"Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture."
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.
subject to forfeiture financial
"Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture."
open market or private transaction financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"

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What insider transaction did Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) executive Scarlett May report?

Scarlett May reported selling 7,978 shares of Cheesecake Factory Common Stock on July 31, 2026. The shares were sold at $102.66 per share in an open market or private transaction, and she continues to hold restricted stock subject to forfeiture.

How many Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares did Scarlett May sell and at what price?

Scarlett May sold 7,978 shares of Cheesecake Factory Common Stock at $102.66 per share. The sale was characterized as occurring in an open market or private transaction and reflects a direct ownership transaction by the company’s EVP and general counsel.

When did Scarlett May’s Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) stock sale take place?

The reported stock sale by Scarlett May occurred on July 31, 2026. On that date, she sold 7,978 shares of Cheesecake Factory Common Stock at $102.66 per share in an open market or private transaction, according to her reported transaction details.

Was Scarlett May’s Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) trade reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement?

The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox for Scarlett May’s report was not selected. This indicates the sale of 7,978 Cheesecake Factory shares at $102.66 per share was not reported as being conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.

Does Scarlett May still hold Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) equity after this stock sale?

Yes. Her report includes a direct holding described as shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture. While no share count is provided for this holding, it indicates she retains some form of Cheesecake Factory equity following the reported sale.
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
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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*
May Scarlett

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
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 Stock07/31/2026S7,978D$102.6618,241D
Common Stock30,705(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares of restricted stock subject to forfeiture.
/s/ Scarlett May08/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)