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Trustee linked to Hamilton Beach (NYSE: HBB) makes Class B share gift

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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co reported an insider transaction involving an indirect holding of its Class B Common Stock. A reporting person identified as “Chloe R. Seelbach, Trustee under Claiborne Rankin Trust for Children of Chloe R. Seelbach DTD 12/21/04 FBO Thomas Wilson Seelbach” made a bona fide gift transfer of 1,390 shares of Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2026.

The gifted position is held indirectly through a proportionate limited partnership interest in shares owned by RA HBB, L.P. The transaction carried a stated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a non-market gift. After this disposition, the reporting person’s indirect holdings in this security total 6,589 shares of Class B Common Stock, with a corresponding underlying 1,390 shares of Class A Common Stock tied to the transferred instrument.

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Insider Chloe R. Seelbach, Trustee under Claiborne Rankin Trust for Children of Chloe R. Seelbach DTD 12/21/04 FBO Thomas Wilson Seelbach
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Class B Common Stock 1,390 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock — 6,589 shares (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest in shares held by RA HBB, L.P.)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares gifted 1,390 shares Class B Common Stock gifted on May 29, 2026
Shares held after transaction 6,589 shares Indirect holdings of Class B Common Stock following gift
Gift price per share $0.00 per share Bona fide gift transfer, non-market transaction
Underlying Class A shares 1,390 shares Underlying Class A Common Stock tied to transferred instrument
Class B Common Stock financial
"A bona fide gift transfer of 1,390 shares of 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.
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_action is described as a gift transfer and transaction_code_description as 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
"The position is held indirectly through a proportionate limited partnership interest"
limited partnership interest financial
"Proportionate LP interest in 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
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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*
Chloe R. Seelbach, Trustee under Claiborne Rankin Trust for Children of Chloe R. Seelbach DTD 12/21/04 FBO Thomas Wilson Seelbach

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4421 WATERFRONT DRIVE

(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)05/29/2026GV1,390 (1) (1)Class A Common Stock1,390(1)6,589IProportionate LP interest in 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hamilton Beach (HBB) report in this Form 4?

Hamilton Beach reported an insider bona fide gift of 1,390 shares of Class B Common Stock. The gift is a non-market transfer, meaning no sale proceeds were received and it reflects a personal transfer of ownership rather than trading activity.

How many Hamilton Beach (HBB) shares were gifted and what remains held?

The reporting person gifted 1,390 shares of Class B Common Stock. Following this transaction, the indirect holdings in this security total 6,589 shares, showing that only a portion of the overall position was transferred as a gift.

Was the Hamilton Beach (HBB) insider transaction a sale or a gift?

The transaction was reported as a bona fide gift transfer, not a sale. It carried a $0.00 per share price, which is typical for gifts, and does not represent open-market selling or buying activity in Hamilton Beach stock.

How is the Hamilton Beach (HBB) position held by the reporting person?

The position is held indirectly through a proportionate limited partnership interest in shares owned by RA HBB, L.P. This means the reporting person’s economic interest comes via the partnership, not direct ownership of the Company’s shares.

Does this Hamilton Beach (HBB) Form 4 indicate any option exercises or derivative activity?

The Form 4 lists the transaction as a derivative-type record tied to underlying Class A Common Stock, but shows a bona fide gift of 1,390 associated shares. There are no option exercises or remaining derivative positions disclosed in this data.