Hamilton Beach holder reports stock gifts
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co reporting person Lynne T. Rankin reported a series of indirect, non-cash transfers of Class B Common Stock interests on May 29, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co reporting person Lynne T. Rankin reported a series of indirect, non-cash transfers of Class B Common Stock interests on May 29, 2026. The filing shows six bona fide gifts totaling 22,834 underlying shares of Class A Common Stock through limited partnership interests held in various family trusts. These are indirect holdings, and the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
Insider Trade Summary
22,834 shares gifted
Gift
7 txns
Insider
Rankin Lynne T
Role
Insider
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 590 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 2,780 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 5,561 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 5,561 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 4,171 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 4,171 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 14,345 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held in Trust fbo Reporting Person?s Spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 23,991 contracts (Indirect, Spouse's Proportionate LP interest in shares of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo minor child);
Class B Common Stock — 24,286 contracts (Indirect, Spouse?s proportionate LP interest of RAHBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo minor child);
Class B Common Stock — 17,026 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust for the benefit of child);
Class B Common Stock — 16,641 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by a Trust for the benefit of child);
Class B Common Stock — 1,724 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. N/A
- F2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
Key Figures
Gifted shares (underlying): 22,834 shares
Gift transactions: 6 transactions
Post-transaction holding example: 24,286 shares
+1 more
4 metrics
Gifted shares (underlying)
22,834 shares
Total underlying Class A shares in six bona fide gifts
Gift transactions
6 transactions
Form 4 transactions coded G for bona fide gifts
Post-transaction holding example
24,286 shares
Total shares following one indirect LP interest transaction
Remaining derivative position
1,724 shares
Underlying Class A shares in remaining indirect Class B position
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class B Common Stock, indirect ownership, proportionate LP interest, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Each transaction is coded G and described as a 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
"The security title for each reported transaction is 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.
indirect ownership financial
"Transactions are reported with ownership type indirect through partnerships and trusts."
proportionate LP interest financial
"Nature of ownership references proportionate LP interest in RA HBB, L.P."
beneficial ownership financial
"A footnote states the 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 did Lynne T. Rankin report in this Hamilton Beach (HBB) Form 4?
The Form 4 reports six bona fide gifts of indirect interests in Class B Common Stock. These gifts represent 22,834 underlying Class A shares held through family limited partnerships and trusts, rather than open-market stock trades.
Were the Hamilton Beach (HBB) transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the transactions were not open-market trades. Each reported transaction uses code G, describing a bona fide gift of indirectly held Class B Common Stock interests, with no purchase or sale price and no buy or sell codes indicated.
What holdings remain after the reported Hamilton Beach (HBB) gift transactions?
After the gifts, the filing shows remaining indirect Class B Common Stock positions, including 1,724 underlying Class A shares in one derivative position. Several lines list post-transaction totals for different trusts and partnership interests.
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