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XCel Brands (XELB) director granted restricted stock and options

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XCel Brands director Deborah Weinswig received new equity awards as part of her compensation. She was granted 1,250 shares of restricted common stock and 3,500 stock options with an exercise price of $2.24 per share. The restricted stock and options each vest 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028, with the restricted stock vesting date optionally extendable in six‑month increments at her discretion. Following the grant, she directly holds 14,850 shares of common stock and 3,500 stock options.

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Insider Weinswig Deborah
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Options 3,500 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,250 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 3,500 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 14,850 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded pursuant to a restricted stock agreement, which vests as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028, provided that the reporting person may extend the vesting date as to all or a portion of the shares, one or more times, in six month increments, at her sole discretion. The options vest as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028.
Restricted stock grant 1,250 shares Awarded April 20, 2026 as restricted common stock
Stock options granted 3,500 options Granted April 20, 2026 on XCel Brands common stock
Option exercise price $2.24 per share Exercise price for 3,500 stock options
Shares owned after grant 14,850 shares Common stock directly held after April 20, 2026 awards
Option expiration date April 20, 2031 Expiration of newly granted stock options
Equity vesting dates April 1, 2027 & April 1, 2028 50% vesting on each date for stock and options
restricted stock financial
"Represents shares of restricted stock awarded pursuant to a restricted stock agreement"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
stock options financial
"The options vest as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
vests financial
"which vests as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "2.2400""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date": "2031-04-20T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Weinswig Deborah

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O XCEL BRANDS, INC.
550 SEVENTH AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10018

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
XCel Brands, Inc. [ XELB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/20/2026A1,250(1)A$014,850D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Options$2.2404/20/2026A3,500 (2)04/20/2031Common Stock3,500$03,500D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded pursuant to a restricted stock agreement, which vests as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028, provided that the reporting person may extend the vesting date as to all or a portion of the shares, one or more times, in six month increments, at her sole discretion.
2. The options vest as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028.
/s/ Deborah Weinswig04/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did XCel Brands (XELB) director Deborah Weinswig receive in this Form 4 filing?

Deborah Weinswig received 1,250 shares of restricted common stock and 3,500 stock options in XCel Brands. These equity awards are part of her compensation and were granted at no cash cost, with future vesting conditions governing when she fully earns them.

What is the exercise price and term of Deborah Weinswig’s new XELB stock options?

The newly granted stock options have a $2.24 per share exercise price and expire on April 20, 2031. They give her the right, but not the obligation, to buy XCel Brands common stock at that price once the options have vested.

How do the vesting schedules work for Deborah Weinswig’s restricted stock and options in XCel Brands?

Both the 1,250 restricted shares and 3,500 stock options vest 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028. For the restricted stock only, she may extend the vesting date in six‑month increments at her sole discretion.

How many XCel Brands shares does Deborah Weinswig own after these equity grants?

After the reported transactions, Deborah Weinswig directly holds 14,850 shares of XCel Brands common stock, plus 3,500 stock options tied to additional common shares. This reflects her updated ownership position following the new restricted stock and option awards.

Were these XCel Brands transactions open-market buys or compensation grants?

These transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 classifies both awards under code "A" as grants or awards, with a reported $0.00 transaction price per share, indicating no cash was paid to acquire the reported securities.