Hamilton Beach insider reports 20,446-share gift
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB) insider Victoire G. Rankin reported a bona fide gift of 20,446 shares of Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB) insider Victoire G. Rankin reported a bona fide gift of 20,446 shares of Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2026. The gift was made indirectly through a trust holding a limited partnership interest for the benefit of the reporting person's spouse.
The filing also lists several indirect Class B holdings as of the same date, including 248,079 shares held via a trust for the family, 14,160 shares in an individual retirement account for the spouse, and additional partnership-related interests. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
Insider Trade Summary
20,446 shares gifted
Gift
8 txns
Insider
RANKIN VICTOIRE G
Role
Insider
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 20,446 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 330,272 contracts (Indirect, Spouse's Proportionate LP interest of RA, HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person?s Spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 14,160 contracts (Indirect, Held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of the Reporting Person's spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 3,950 contracts (Indirect, Spouse?s proportionate GP interest of Rankin Associates, HBB, L.P. held by Rankin Mgt Inc as GP);
Class B Common Stock — 18,861 contracts (Indirect, Spouse?s proportionate LP interest of Rankin Assoc, HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Clara R. Williams);
Class B Common Stock — 18,861 contracts (Indirect, Spouse?s proportionate LP interest of Rankin Assoc, HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Helen R. Butler);
Class B Common Stock — 3,950 contracts (Indirect, Spouse?s prop interest RA HBB, L.P. held by RMI as Co-Trustee of trust fbo Reporting Person?s family);
Class B Common Stock — 4,061 contracts (Indirect, Spouse?s proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family);
Class B Common Stock — 248,079 contracts (Indirect, Reporting Person?s spouse serves as Co-Trustee of a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. N/A
- F2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 20,446 shares
Post-gift LP-related holdings: 330,272 shares
Family trust holdings: 248,079 shares
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Gifted shares
20,446 shares
Bona fide gift of Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2026
Post-gift LP-related holdings
330,272 shares
Indirect Class B holdings via spouse’s LP interest after gift; as of May 29, 2026
Family trust holdings
248,079 shares
Indirect Class B holdings via trust for reporting person’s family; as of May 29, 2026
LP interest (trust-held) 1
4,061 shares
Spouse’s proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. via trust for family; as of May 29, 2026
LP interest (trust-held) 2
3,950 shares
Spouse’s proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. via RMI as co-trustee; as of May 29, 2026
Helen R. Butler GST trust LP interest
18,861 shares
Spouse’s LP interest of Rankin Associates, HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Helen R. Butler; as of May 29, 2026
Clara R. Williams GST trust LP interest
18,861 shares
Spouse’s LP interest of Rankin Associates, HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Clara R. Williams; as of May 29, 2026
Spouse IRA holdings
14,160 shares
Class B shares held in an Individual Retirement Account for benefit of spouse; as of May 29, 2026
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class B Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, Individual Retirement Account, +1 more
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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.
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Individual Retirement Account financial
"Held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of the Reporting Person's spouse"
A tax-advantaged retirement account owned by an individual that holds investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or cash and is governed by rules about how much can be contributed and when money can be withdrawn. It matters to investors because the account’s specific tax rules and withdrawal limits affect how savings grow and when taxes are paid; think of it as a labeled box for retirement money that comes with special tax treatment and rules about when you can open it.
beneficial ownership financial
"Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares."
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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did HBB associated holder Victoire G. Rankin report?
Victoire G. Rankin reported a bona fide gift of 20,446 shares of Hamilton Beach Brands Class B Common Stock. The gift was executed indirectly through a trust tied to a limited partnership interest for the benefit of the reporting person’s spouse, not via an open-market sale.
Was the HBB Form 4 transaction a stock sale or a gift?
The Form 4 for Hamilton Beach Brands shows a bona fide gift, not a sale. An entity associated with the reporting person’s spouse transferred 20,446 Class B shares as a gift, so there was no open-market selling activity or disclosed cash proceeds from this transaction.
What indirect HBB holdings are disclosed alongside the gift?
The filing lists several indirect Class B holdings, including 248,079 shares held via a trust for the reporting person’s family and 14,160 shares in an individual retirement account for the spouse. Additional indirect partnership interests hold 4,061, 3,950, 18,861, and 18,861 shares respectively, all as of May 29, 2026.
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