Hamilton Beach insider reports family stock gifts

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co insider data shows indirect interests associated with James T. Rankin reporting several bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock of the company on May 29, 2026.

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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co insider data shows indirect interests associated with James T. Rankin reporting several bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock of the company on May 29, 2026. Trusts holding proportionate limited partner interests in RA HBB, L.P. transferred an aggregate of 22,834 shares as gifts to various family-related trusts.

All reported positions are held indirectly through these trust and partnership structures, not in Rankin’s name directly. A footnote states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares, indicating these are entity-level and family estate-planning transfers rather than market trades.

Insider Trade Summary

22,834 shares gifted

Gift 7 txns

Insider RANKIN JAMES 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 by a Trust fbo Reporting Person); Class B Common Stock — 48,277 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo minor child); Class B Common Stock — 33,667 contracts (Indirect, Proportionate LP interest of RA 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?s Spouse)

Footnotes (2)

F1. N/A
F2. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.

Key Figures

Total gift transfers: 22,834 shares Number of gift transactions: 6 transactions Largest trust balance example: 24,286 shares +2 more

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Total gift transfers 22,834 shares Aggregate Class B Common Stock coded as bona fide gifts (G)

Number of gift transactions 6 transactions Derivative-type entries with transaction code G on May 29, 2026

Largest trust balance example 24,286 shares Total Class B Common Stock following one minor-child trust transaction

Another trust balance example 17,125 shares Total Class B Common Stock following one reporting-person trust transaction

Underlying Class A position 1,724 shares Indirect underlying Class A Common Stock in derivative summary

Key Terms

Class B Common Stock, bona fide gift, indirect ownership, beneficial ownership, +1 more

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Class B Common Stock financial

"indirect interests associated with James T. Rankin making several bona fide gifts 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

"Trusts holding proportionate limited partner interests in RA HBB, L.P. transferred an aggregate of 22,834 shares as gifts 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.

indirect ownership financial

"All reported positions are held indirectly through these trust and partnership structures"

beneficial ownership financial

"A footnote states that 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.

limited partner interests financial

"Trusts holding proportionate limited partner interests in RA HBB, L.P. transferred an aggregate of 22,834 shares"

An investor's ownership stake in a limited partnership that gives them rights to a share of profits and losses but not day-to-day control over the business, similar to being a silent partner in a project. For investors this matters because it defines how they earn returns, how much risk and liability they carry, and how easy it is to sell their position — all key factors when valuing and comparing investments.

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What insider activity did Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) report for James T. Rankin?

The filing reports indirect interests associated with James T. Rankin making several bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2026. These gifts were executed through trusts holding limited partner interests in RA HBB, L.P., rather than through direct market purchases or sales.

How many Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) shares were transferred as gifts in this Form 4?

The filing shows a total of 22,834 shares of Class B Common Stock treated as bona fide gifts. These shares are tied to proportionate limited partner interests in RA HBB, L.P., held through various family-related trusts, and were not open-market sales or purchases.

Were the Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) insider transactions market trades or gifts?

All reported transactions are coded as “G” for bona fide gifts, not market trades. The transfers involve Class B Common Stock held indirectly through trusts and a limited partnership, so no open-market buying or selling of HBB shares is disclosed in this Form 4.

Does James T. Rankin directly own the Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) shares in this filing?

The Form 4 describes all positions as indirect, held through trusts with proportionate interests in RA HBB, L.P. A footnote explicitly states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares, indicating they are not treated as his direct personal holdings.

What types of entities hold the Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) shares in this Form 4?

The shares are held via proportionate limited partner interests in RA HBB, L.P. attributable to several trusts, including trusts for the reporting person, spouse, children, and minor children. Each trust’s interest is reported as indirect ownership rather than direct stock positions.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/02/2026 - 06:37 PM

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 JAMES T

(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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾							⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	1,724		1,724	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person?s Spouse⁽²⁾
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		G	V	590		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	590	⁽¹⁾	17,125	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		G			2,780	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	2,780	⁽¹⁾	14,345	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo Reporting Person
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		G	V	5,561		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	5,561	⁽¹⁾	23,991	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo minor child⁽²⁾
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		G	V	5,561		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	5,561	⁽¹⁾	24,286	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust fbo minor child⁽²⁾
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		G	V	4,171		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	4,171	⁽¹⁾	17,026	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust for the benefit of child⁽²⁾
Class B Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		G	V	4,171		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	4,171	⁽¹⁾	16,641	I	Proportionate LP interest of RA HBB, L.P. held by a Trust for the benefit of child⁽²⁾

Explanation of Responses:

1. N/A

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

	/s/ Brent A. Ashley, attorney-in-fact	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR