Hamilton Beach insider reports gifts of 21,342 shares
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co insider filing shows indirect family gifts of Class B shares.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co insider filing shows indirect family gifts of Class B shares. On 2026-05-29, entities associated with Helen Rankin Butler made six bona fide gifts totaling 21,342 shares of Class B Common Stock, all at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
The gifts were made through various trusts and partnership interests for the benefit of the reporting person, spouse, and children, and are recorded as indirect ownership. A footnote states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares, underscoring that these are family-related transfers rather than market sales.
Insider Trade Summary
21,342 shares gifted
Gift
10 txns
Insider
BUTLER HELEN RANKIN
Role
Insider
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 5,111 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 5,111 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 2,780 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 2,780 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 2,780 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 2,780 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 — 66,120 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by trust fbo Reporting Person's child);
Class B Common Stock — 140,181 contracts (Indirect, Proportional interest in RA HBB, L.P. held by a trust f.b.o the Reporting Person);
Class B Common Stock — 2,803 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a trust fbo the Reporting Person's Spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 2,800 contracts (Indirect, Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of Spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 20,096 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate interest in RA HBB, L.P. held by BTR 2020 GST fbo Helen R. Butler);
Class B Common Stock — 8,107 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by JCB 2020 GST fbo Clara R. Butler);
Class B Common Stock — 8,107 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by JCB 2020 GST fbo Griffin B. Butler)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. N/A
- F2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
Key Figures
Total gifted shares: 21,342 shares
Gift transaction count: 6 transactions
Gift share block size: 2,780 shares
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5 metrics
Total gifted shares
21,342 shares
Six bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2026
Gift transaction count
6 transactions
Transactions coded G for bona fide gift
Gift share block size
2,780 shares
Repeated gift blocks of 2,780 Class B shares via trusts
Larger gift share block
5,111 shares
Two gift transactions of 5,111 Class B shares each to child trusts
Indirect holding example
142,961 shares
Total Class B shares following one indirect trust holding entry
Key Terms
bona fide gift, indirect ownership, Class B Common Stock, underlying security title, +1 more
5 terms
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.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
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.
underlying security title financial
""underlying_security_title": "Class A Common Stock""
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.
FAQ
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What did Helen Rankin Butler report in this Hamilton Beach (HBB) Form 4?
The Form 4 reports six bona fide gifts of Hamilton Beach Brands Class B Common Stock totaling 21,342 shares. These transfers were made through various family-related trusts and partnership interests and are classified as indirect ownership, rather than direct market purchases or sales.
How are the Hamilton Beach (HBB) holdings structured for Helen Rankin Butler?
All reported holdings are indirect, held through partnership interests and trusts for the benefit of Helen Rankin Butler, her spouse, and children. The filing notes proportional interests in RA HBB, L.P., and a footnote states the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
What does the beneficial ownership disclaimer mean in this Hamilton Beach (HBB) Form 4?
The disclaimer states the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares. This typically indicates that, although the shares are reportable through related entities or trusts, the filer does not claim personal economic or voting control over those indirectly held securities.
Which securities are involved in Helen Rankin Butler’s Hamilton Beach (HBB) transactions?
All transactions involve Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co Class B Common Stock, with a corresponding underlying Class A Common Stock reference. The gifts and holdings are recorded as indirect positions, often tied to trusts or partnership interests benefiting the reporting person and family members.
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