Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) director reports indirect trust-linked share changes

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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. insider filing: A reporting person associated with Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) filed a Form 4 showing changes in their indirect holdings through family trusts and a limited partnership. The person is identified as a director and “other” related party, and the filing is for a single reporting person.

The derivative holdings involve Class B common stock that is exchangeable into Class A common stock held through Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. and multiple family-related trusts and an individual retirement account. On 12/05/2025, a transaction coded “G” affected derivative Class B interests tied to 27,538 shares of Class A common stock, resulting in 350,718 Class A shares being indirectly held through one trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares and notes appointment as co‑trustee of certain family trusts.

Insider Trade Summary

27,538 shares gifted

Gift 8 txns

Insider RANKIN ALFRED M ET AL

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Class B Common Stock	27,538	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Class B Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class B Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class B Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class B Common Stock	--	--	--
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Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock — 350,718 shares (Indirect, Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates, HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person); Class B Common Stock — 3,950 shares (Indirect, Proportionate GP interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by Rankin Mgt. Inc. as general partner); Class B Common Stock — 18,861 shares (Indirect, Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Clara R. Williams); Class B Common Stock — 18,861 shares (Indirect, Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Helen R. Butler); Class B Common Stock — 3,950 shares (Indirect, Prop GP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by RMI as Co-Trustee of a trust fbo Reporting Person?s family); Class B Common Stock — 4,061 shares (Indirect, Proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family); Class B Common Stock — 248,079 shares (Indirect, Reporting Person serves as Co-Trustee of a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family); Class B Common Stock — 14,160 shares (Indirect, Held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of the Reporting Person.)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. N/A
2. F2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
3. F3. Reporting Person was appointed co-trustee of the applicable trust.

FAQ

What does the latest Form 4 disclose for Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB)?

The Form 4 discloses that a Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) insider who is a director and other related party reported changes in indirect ownership of Class A common stock tied to Class B derivative securities held through a limited partnership and family trusts.

What transaction occurred on 12/05/2025 involving HBB shares?

On 12/05/2025, a transaction coded “G” (a form of transfer) was reported for derivative Class B Common Stock linked to 27,538 shares of Class A Common Stock, resulting in 350,718 Class A shares being indirectly held through one family trust.

How are the HBB shares held by the reporting person in this Form 4?

The reported Hamilton Beach Brands shares are held indirectly through Rankin Associates HBB, L.P., several family trusts, and an Individual Retirement Account, with the reporting person serving in roles such as co‑trustee or through proportional interests.

Does the reporting person claim full beneficial ownership of these HBB shares?

No. The filing states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares, even though they serve as co‑trustee or hold proportional interests through the partnership and trusts.

What roles does the reporting person have in relation to Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB)?

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as a director of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. (HBB) and as an “other” related person, with no indication of being a 10% owner or officer.

What is the significance of the trusts mentioned in the HBB Form 4?

Several trusts, including 2012 GST trusts for Clara R. Williams and Helen R. Butler and other family trusts, hold interests in Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. The reporting person notes being appointed co‑trustee of applicable trusts, which drives some of the reported indirect ownership.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 12/09/2025 - 04:48 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 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 ALFRED M ET AL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4421 WATERFRONT DRIVE

(Street)

GLEN ALLEN VA 23060

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			Member of a Group

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/05/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	3,950		3,950	I	Proportionate GP interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by Rankin Mgt. Inc. as general partner
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	18,861		18,861	I	Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Clara R. Williams(2)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	18,861		18,861	I	Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates HBB, L.P. held by 2012 GST for Helen R. Butler(2)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	3,950		3,950	I	Prop GP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by RMI as Co-Trustee of a trust fbo Reporting Person?s family(2)(3)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	4,061		4,061	I	Proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family(2)(3)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	248,079		248,079	I	Reporting Person serves as Co-Trustee of a trust fbo the Reporting Person?s family(2)(3)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	14,160		14,160	I	Held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of the Reporting Person.
Class B Common Stock	(1)	12/05/2025		G			27,538	(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	27,538	(1)	350,718	I	Proportionate interest of Rankin Associates, HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person

Explanation of Responses:

1. N/A

2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.

3. Reporting Person was appointed co-trustee of the applicable trust.

	/s/ Brent A. Ashley, attorney-in-fact	12/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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