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Rankin trust (HBB) reports bona fide gift of 1,975 Class B shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Trust f/b/o Paige J. Rankin 8/26/2016, reported as a member of a group, recorded a bona fide gift of 1,975 shares of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co Class B Common Stock. The shares were held indirectly through a proportionate limited partnership interest in RA HBB, L.P.

After this gift transfer, the trust’s indirect holdings in Hamilton Beach Class B Common Stock stood at 7,869 shares. This filing reflects a non-cash, intra-portfolio transfer classified as a gift, not an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insights

Small, routine gift transfer with neutral investment signal.

The trust associated with Paige J. Rankin reported a bona fide gift of 1,975 Class B Common shares, held indirectly via a partnership interest in RA HBB, L.P. The price per share is listed as 0.0000, confirming this was a non-cash transfer.

Post-transaction, the trust’s indirect position is 7,869 Class B shares, indicating it retains a meaningful stake. As a gift (code G), this is a low-signal event for investors, since it does not represent an open-market buy or sell decision.

Insider Trust f/b/o Paige J. Rankin 8/26/2016
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Class B Common Stock 1,975 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock — 7,869 shares (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of shares held by RA HBB, L.P.)
Footnotes (1)
  1. [object Object]
Gifted shares 1,975 shares Class B Common Stock gifted by Rankin trust
Holdings after transaction 7,869 shares Indirect Class B holdings post-gift
Transaction price per share $0.0000 Indicates non-cash bona fide gift
Transaction code G (bona fide gift) Form 4 classification of disposition
Transaction date 2026-05-29 Date of reported gift transfer
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" and ownership_code: "I""
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class B Common Stock""
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
limited partnership interest financial
"nature_of_ownership: "Proportionate LP interest of shares held by RA HBB, L.P.""
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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*
Trust f/b/o Paige J. Rankin 8/26/2016
(Last)(First)(Middle)
4421 WATERFRONT DR.
(Street)
GLEN ALLEN VIRGINIA 23060
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co [ HBB ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Member of a Group
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026		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
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
Class B Common Stock(1)05/29/2026GV1,975 (1) (1)Class A Common Stock1,975(1)7,869IProportionate LP interest of shares held by RA HBB, L.P.
Explanation of Responses:
1. N/A
/s/ Brent A. Ashley, attorney-in-fact06/02/2026
** 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.
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did the Rankin trust report for HBB?

The Rankin trust reported a bona fide gift of 1,975 shares of Hamilton Beach Brands Class B Common Stock. The shares were transferred at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a non-cash, charitable-style or personal gift disposition rather than a market trade.

How many HBB shares does the Rankin trust hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, the Rankin trust holds 7,869 shares of Hamilton Beach Brands Class B Common Stock indirectly. These shares are tied to the trust’s proportionate limited partnership interest in RA HBB, L.P., as disclosed in the ownership description on the Form 4 filing.

Was the HBB Rankin trust transaction a buy or sell of shares?

The Rankin trust transaction was neither a buy nor a sale; it was a bona fide gift. The Form 4 uses transaction code G, with a stated price of $0.0000 per share, indicating a non-cash transfer rather than an open-market purchase or disposition of Hamilton Beach Brands stock.

How is the Rankin trust’s HBB ownership characterized on this Form 4?

The Form 4 classifies the Rankin trust’s Hamilton Beach Brands position as indirect ownership. The nature of ownership is described as a proportionate limited partnership interest in RA HBB, L.P., which holds the Class B Common Stock on behalf of its partners, including the reporting trust.

What does transaction code G mean for the HBB Form 4 filing?

Transaction code G on the Hamilton Beach Brands Form 4 indicates a bona fide gift of securities. In this case, the Rankin trust transferred 1,975 Class B Common shares at a recorded price of $0.0000 per share, confirming a non-cash, gift-style disposition rather than a market trade.