What is Jeffrey J. Uttz’s remaining KRUS share ownership after this transaction?

After the tax withholding transaction, Jeffrey J. Uttz beneficially owned 7,472.6888 shares of Kura Sushi USA Class A common stock. The filing classifies this position as held directly, reflecting his remaining stake following the restricted stock vesting.

Kura Sushi CFO covers taxes with share withholding

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. officer Jeffrey J. Uttz reported a tax-related share withholding.

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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. officer Jeffrey J. Uttz reported a tax-related share withholding. On February 3, 2026, 161.9958 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $69.29 per share to satisfy his tax obligations from vesting restricted stock.

After this transaction, Uttz beneficially owned 7,472.6888 shares of Kura Sushi USA Class A common stock in direct ownership. He serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 161.9958 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider UTTZ JEFFREY J

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Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Class A Common Stock	161.9958	$69.29	$11K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 7,472.6888 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. 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.

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What insider transaction did KRUS officer Jeffrey J. Uttz report?

Jeffrey J. Uttz reported a tax-related share withholding, not an open-market sale. On February 3, 2026, 161.9958 Class A common shares were withheld at $69.29 each to cover taxes from vesting restricted stock awards.

How many Kura Sushi (KRUS) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 161.9958 Class A common shares were withheld. These shares were used to satisfy Jeffrey J. Uttz’s tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted common stock granted by Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

Was the KRUS insider transaction a market sale or tax withholding?

The transaction was tax withholding, not a market sale. The Form 4 footnote explains the 161.9958 withheld shares were applied to Jeffrey J. Uttz’s tax obligations connected to vesting restricted common stock, rather than being sold on the open market.

What role does Jeffrey J. Uttz hold at Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)?

Jeffrey J. Uttz serves as Kura Sushi USA’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. His position is noted in the Form 4 remarks, identifying him as a senior financial executive with direct beneficial ownership of the reported Class A common shares.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/04/2026 - 08:07 PM EST

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^*

UTTZ JEFFREY J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O KURA SUSHI USA, INC.

17461 DERIAN AVE, SUITE 200

(Street)

IRVINE

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)
02/03/2026

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)
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)
Class A Common Stock	02/03/2026		F⁽¹⁾		161.9958	D	$69.29	7,472.6888	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)
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)

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.

Remarks:

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

	Brent Takao, Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey J. Uttz	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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