Helen of Troy CEO withholds 4,793 shares for tax

Helen of Troy’s CEO settled tax on vested restricted stock through share withholding, with a relatively small reduction in his direct holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) reported that Chief Executive Officer and director George Scott Uzzell had 4,793 common shares withheld on September 2, 2026 to satisfy estimated tax liability on the vesting of previously granted restricted stock awards, at a price of $28.59 per share. Following this tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 235,968 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 4,793 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Uzzell George Scott

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Shares, Par value $0.10 per share F1	4,793	$28.59	$137K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares, Par value $0.10 per share — 235,968 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. This transaction reflects the withholding of common shares as satisfaction of estimated tax liability on the vesting of restricted stock awards. The grant of the restricted stock awards was previously reported as beneficially owned in Mr. Uzzell's September 3, 2025 Form 4.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for tax: 4,793 shares Per-share value for withholding: $28.59 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 235,968 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for tax 4,793 shares Common shares withheld on September 2, 2026 to satisfy estimated tax liability

Per-share value for withholding $28.59 per share Reported value used for the tax-withholding disposition

Direct holdings after transaction 235,968 shares CEO’s directly held common shares after the September 2, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock awards, beneficially owned, tax liability, withholding of common shares

4 terms

restricted stock awards financial

"on the vesting of restricted stock awards"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

beneficially owned financial

"previously reported as beneficially owned in Mr. Uzzell's September 3, 2025 Form 4"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

tax liability financial

"satisfaction of estimated tax liability on the vesting of restricted stock awards"

withholding of common shares financial

"reflects the withholding of common shares as satisfaction of estimated tax liability"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) disclose for its CEO?

The CEO, George Scott Uzzell, reported a tax-withholding disposition of 4,793 common shares on September 2, 2026, tied to the vesting of previously granted restricted stock awards.

How many HELE shares were involved in the CEO’s Form 4 transaction and at what price?

The transaction involved 4,793 common shares of HELE at a reported value of $28.59 per share, used to satisfy estimated tax liability on vesting restricted stock awards.

How many HELE shares does the CEO hold after this transaction?

After the September 2, 2026 tax-withholding transaction, CEO George Scott Uzzell directly holds 235,968 common shares of HELEN OF TROY LTD.

Was the HELE CEO’s share disposition an open-market sale?

No. The Form 4 describes the transaction as withholding of common shares to satisfy estimated tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock awards, not an open-market sale.

Was the HELE CEO’s Form 4 transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and there is no footnote stating that the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Available on EDGAR 09/04/2026 - 09:52 AM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/04/2026 - 09:42 AM EDT 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Uzzell George Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

201 E. MAIN STREET

SUITE 300

(Street)

EL PASO TEXAS 79901

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HELEN OF TROY LTD [ HELE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2026

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
Common Shares, Par value $0.10 per share	09/02/2026		F(1)		4,793	D	$28.59	235,968	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction reflects the withholding of common shares as satisfaction of estimated tax liability on the vesting of restricted stock awards. The grant of the restricted stock awards was previously reported as beneficially owned in Mr. Uzzell's September 3, 2025 Form 4.

Remarks:

	W. Crews Lott as Attorney-In-Fact for George Scott Uzzell	09/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)