[Form 4] Lifetime Brands, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) – Form 4 Insider Transaction

On 20 June 2025, LCUT filed a Form 4 disclosing that independent director Rachael Jarosh was granted 27,777 shares of restricted common stock on 18 June 2025 under the company’s Amended & Restated 2000 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The award carries a one-year cliff vesting schedule expiring on the first anniversary of the grant date. Because the shares were issued as part of routine director compensation, the transaction price is reported as $0 and coded “A” (acquisition).

Following the grant, Jarosh’s direct beneficial ownership rises to 83,851 LCUT shares. No derivative securities were involved, no shares were sold or disposed, and the filing does not reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. There are no accompanying financial results or valuation metrics in this filing.

From an investor perspective, the filing adds modestly to insider alignment but does not constitute an open-market purchase and is not material to share count or earnings dilution.

Positive

• Director’s equity stake rises to 83,851 shares, mildly improving shareholder alignment.

Negative

• Shares were granted rather than purchased on the open market, limiting positive signaling value.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director stock grant; minimal market impact.

The award increases the director’s stake by roughly 49%, but the absolute share count (27,777) represents less than 0.15% of LCUT’s ~18 million shares outstanding, implying negligible dilution. Because the shares were granted, not purchased, the signal is weaker than an open-market buy. Still, additional equity ownership modestly aligns board and shareholder interests. No cash outflow or revenue impact is associated with the grant, so valuation models remain unchanged.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Standard equity compensation aligns incentives; neutral governance impact.

The grant follows the company’s pre-approved LTIP and standard vesting terms, suggesting strong adherence to compensation policy. One-year vesting encourages near-term board focus while retaining flexibility. Absence of a 10b5-1 plan notation is expected given the nature of the grant. There are no red flags regarding excessive compensation or accelerated vesting. Overall governance risk unchanged.

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jarosh Rachael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.

1000 STEWART AVENUE

(Street)

GARDEN CITY NY 11530

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LIFETIME BRANDS, INC [ LCUT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2025

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
Common Stock	06/18/2025		A		27,777(1)	A	$0(2)	83,851	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. The restricted stock was granted on June 18, 2025, pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2000 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended through June 20, 2024) and vests on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

2. The common stock was issued for no consideration as part of director compensation.

Remarks:

	/s/ Sara Shindel, attorney-in-fact for Rachael Jarosh	06/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many LCUT shares did Director Rachael Jarosh acquire?

27,777 restricted shares were granted.

What is the vesting schedule for the new LCUT restricted stock grant?

The shares vest in full one year after the 18 Jun 2025 grant date.

What is Rachael Jarosh’s total beneficial ownership after the transaction?

She now directly owns 83,851 LCUT shares.

Did the insider purchase shares with personal funds?

No. The shares were issued at $0 as part of standard director compensation.

Does the filing mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No 10b5-1 plan is referenced in this Form 4.