HBB insider reports 1,391-share bona fide gift

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co insider Seelbach Taplin E, reporting as a member of a group, reported an indirect bona fide gift of 1,391 shares of Class B Common Stock on behalf of a trust-linked interest in Rankin Associates HBB, L.P.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co insider Seelbach Taplin E, reporting as a member of a group, reported an indirect bona fide gift of 1,391 shares of Class B Common Stock on behalf of a trust-linked interest in Rankin Associates HBB, L.P.

The gifted position corresponds to 1,391 underlying shares of Class A Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-market transfer rather than a sale. Following this disposition, the indirect holding reported for this interest is 5,105 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1,391 shares gifted

Gift 1 txn

Insider Seelbach Taplin E

Role Insider

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Class B Common Stock	1,391	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock — 5,105 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. N/A

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 1,391 shares Gift price per share: $0.00 per share Indirect shares after transaction: 5,105 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares gifted 1,391 shares Bona fide gift of Class B Common Stock

Gift price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for gifted shares

Indirect shares after transaction 5,105 shares Indirect holdings following gift disposition

Underlying Class A shares 1,391 shares Underlying security tied to Class B derivative entry

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Class B Common Stock, indirect ownership, trust

4 terms

bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description indicates the transfer is 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

"security_title is listed as 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

"ownership_type and ownership_code identify the holding as indirect"

trust financial

"nature_of_ownership references a trust for the benefit of the reporting person"

A trust is a legal setup in which one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks or property—on behalf of other people (beneficiaries) according to instructions from the person who created it (the grantor). Think of it as a locked box with a keyholder who must follow written rules; for investors it matters because trusts influence who controls and benefits from assets, affect taxes and succession, and can change how quickly or transparently shares are bought, sold or voted.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did HBB report for Seelbach Taplin E on this Form 4?

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co reported that Seelbach Taplin E was involved in an indirect bona fide gift transfer of 1,391 shares of Class B Common Stock, associated with a trust’s proportionate interest in Rankin Associates HBB, L.P., rather than an open-market sale.

How many Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) shares were gifted in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows a bona fide gift of 1,391 shares of Class B Common Stock. These shares correspond to 1,391 underlying shares of Class A Common Stock and were transferred at a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating a non-cash, non-market transaction.

What are Seelbach Taplin E’s indirect HBB holdings after the reported gift?

After the reported bona fide gift, the Form 4 states that 5,105 shares are held indirectly for Seelbach Taplin E. This position reflects a proportionate interest in Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held through a trust for the benefit of the reporting person.

How is ownership structured for the HBB shares in this Form 4 filing?

The shares are reported as indirectly owned through a proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by a trust for the benefit of the reporting person. The nature-of-ownership field specifies this trust-linked, indirect ownership structure rather than direct personal holdings.

Does the HBB Form 4 indicate an open-market sale or purchase of shares?

No, the Form 4 describes the transaction as a bona fide gift with a price of $0.00 per share. This indicates a non-market transfer, distinct from an open-market buy or sell, and is classified as a gift disposition under transaction code G.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/02/2026 - 07:07 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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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^*

Seelbach Taplin E

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (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)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Class B Common Stock	(1)	05/29/2026		G	V	1,391		(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	1,391	(1)	5,105	I	Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person

Explanation of Responses:

1. N/A

	/s/ Brent A. Ashley, attorney-in-fact	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)