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20,446-share gift by Hamilton Beach (NYSE: HBB) related holder

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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.

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Insider RANKIN VICTOIRE G
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Class B Common Stock 20,446 $0.00 --
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
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holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock — 330,272 shares (Indirect, Spouse's Proportionate LP interest of RA, HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person?s Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  1. N/A Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
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
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"
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.
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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*
RANKIN VICTOIRE G

(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) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock14,16014,160IHeld in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of the Reporting Person's spouse(2)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock3,9503,950ISpouse?s proportionate GP interest of Rankin Associates, HBB, L.P. held by Rankin Mgt Inc as GP(2)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock18,86118,861ISpouse?s proportionate LP interest of Rankin Assoc, HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Clara R. Williams(2)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock18,86118,861ISpouse?s proportionate LP interest of Rankin Assoc, HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Helen R. Butler(2)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock3,9503,950ISpouse?s prop interest RA HBB, L.P. held by RMI as Co-Trustee of trust fbo Reporting Person?s family(2)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock4,0614,061ISpouse?s proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family(2)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock248,079248,079IReporting Person?s spouse serves as Co-Trustee of a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family(2)
Class B Common Stock(1)05/29/2026G20,446 (1) (1)Class A Common Stock20,446(1)330,272ISpouse's Proportionate LP interest of RA, HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person?s Spouse(2)
Explanation of Responses:
1. N/A
2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
/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)

FAQ

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.

How many HBB shares were involved in the reported gift transaction?

The filing reports a bona fide gift of 20,446 shares of Hamilton Beach Brands Class B Common Stock. The same number of underlying Class A shares is referenced, reflecting the indirect nature of the holding through a partnership and trust structure related to the reporting person’s spouse.

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.

Does the HBB reporting person claim beneficial ownership of the disclosed shares?

No. The filing explicitly states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares. Many holdings are through trusts, an individual retirement account, and partnership interests associated with the reporting person’s spouse or family, reflecting indirect economic interests rather than direct ownership control.