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Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) executive uses shares to cover RSU taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hasbro, Inc. executive John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast, reported a share disposition that reflects tax withholding rather than an open‑market trade. The company withheld 2,068 shares of common stock at $94.65 per share to cover tax obligations when a restricted stock unit (RSU) grant vested.

This withholding related to the first 33 1/3% tranche of a 15,196‑share RSU award granted on March 14, 2025. After the transaction and including 113 accrued dividend equivalents that convert into shares upon vesting, Hight directly holds 59,504 shares of Hasbro common stock.

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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
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hight John

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O HASBRO, INC.
1027 NEWPORT AVENUE

(Street)
PAWTUCKET RI 02861

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HASBRO, INC. [ HAS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President, WOTC
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/14/2026
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 (Par Value $.50 per share) 03/14/2026 F(1) 2,068 D $94.65 59,504(2) 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. This represents payment of tax withholding using share withholding in connection with the vesting of the first tranche (33 1/3%) of a restricted stock unit award of 15,196 shares granted March 14, 2025.
2. Total adjusted for 113 accrued dividend equivalents payable upon vesting of RSUs. Each RSU dividend equivalent converts into one share of Hasbro Common Stock upon vesting.
Remarks:
Matthew Gilman, P/O/A for John Hight 03/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hasbro (HAS) executive John Hight report?

John Hight reported a tax-withholding share disposition, not an open-market trade. Hasbro withheld shares to pay taxes triggered by the vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit (RSU) award, a common mechanism for handling executive equity compensation taxes.

How many Hasbro (HAS) shares were withheld for John Hight’s taxes?

Hasbro withheld 2,068 shares of common stock from John Hight to cover tax obligations. The shares were valued at $94.65 each and were applied against taxes due when part of his restricted stock unit (RSU) award vested.

Did John Hight buy or sell Hasbro (HAS) stock in the market?

John Hight did not buy or sell Hasbro stock in the open market. The filing shows a tax-withholding disposition, where shares were retained by the company to satisfy tax liabilities tied to the vesting of his RSU compensation.

How many Hasbro (HAS) shares does John Hight own after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, John Hight directly owns 59,504 Hasbro shares. This total reflects an adjustment that includes 113 accrued dividend equivalents, each converting into one common share upon vesting of the related restricted stock units.

What RSU award caused the tax-withholding disposition for Hasbro’s John Hight?

The disposition relates to the first 33 1/3% tranche of a 15,196‑share restricted stock unit award granted on March 14, 2025. As this portion vested, shares were withheld to pay taxes instead of John Hight paying cash.

What are the dividend equivalents mentioned in John Hight’s Hasbro filing?

The filing notes 113 accrued dividend equivalents tied to John Hight’s RSUs. Each dividend equivalent will convert into one Hasbro common share upon RSU vesting, and these additional shares are included in his reported post-transaction ownership total.
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