Kura Sushi (KRUS) accounting chief gets 1,362 RSUs, 89 shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kura Sushi USA officer Brent Takao reported routine equity transactions in the company’s Class A common stock. On February 1, 2026, 89.3606 shares were withheld at $66.81 per share to cover his tax obligations from vesting restricted stock.

On February 2, 2026, he received a grant of 1,362 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock at a price of $0. After these transactions, he directly owned 3,649.1745 shares of Class A common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider TAKAO BRENT

Role See Remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,362	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	89.361	$66.81	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 3,649.175 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted common stock of the Issuer. Represents the grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

TAKAO BRENT

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KURA SUSHI USA, INC.

17461 DERIAN AVE, SUITE 200

(Street)

IRVINE CA 92614

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KURA SUSHI USA, INC. [ KRUS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	02/01/2026		F(1)		89.3606	D	$66.81	2,287.1745	D
Class A Common Stock	02/02/2026		A(2)		1,362	A	$0	3,649.1745	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. Represents shares withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted common stock of the Issuer.

2. Represents the grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock.

Remarks:

Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary

	/s/ Brent Takao	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did KRUS officer Brent Takao report?

Brent Takao reported two routine equity transactions in Kura Sushi USA Class A common stock. 89.3606 shares were withheld for taxes at $66.81 per share, and he received 1,362 restricted stock units representing future shares of Class A common stock.

How many Kura Sushi (KRUS) shares were withheld for Brent Takao’s taxes?

The filing shows 89.3606 shares of Kura Sushi USA Class A common stock were withheld to satisfy Brent Takao’s tax obligations. These shares related to the vesting of restricted stock and were valued at $66.81 per share for the tax withholding event.

What stock award did Brent Takao receive from Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)?

Brent Takao received a grant of 1,362 restricted stock units from Kura Sushi USA. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, recorded in the Form 4 at a price of $0 per unit.

How many Kura Sushi (KRUS) shares does Brent Takao own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Brent Takao directly owned 3,649.1745 shares of Kura Sushi USA Class A common stock. This total reflects the tax-withholding share reduction and the new restricted stock unit grant disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What roles does Brent Takao hold at Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)?

According to the filing, Brent Takao serves as Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary of Kura Sushi USA. His Form 4 reflects equity compensation and tax withholding activity related to his position as an officer of the company.