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XCel Brands CEO buys 10,000 shares at $0.955

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XCel Brands, Inc. (XELB) insider Robert W. D'Loren, CEO, Chairman and a more than 10% owner, purchased 10,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-26 at $0.955 per share in an open-market or private transaction. Following this buy, he directly holds 795,216 shares, plus additional indirect holdings through Clearmarkets Capital, LLC and the Irrevocable Trust of Rose Dempsey, over which he has voting and dispositive power.

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Insider D LOREN ROBERT W
Role CEO and Chairman
Bought 10,000 shs ($10K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 10,000 $0.955 $10K
holding Common Stock F1 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 795,216 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 62,473 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Represents shares held by Clearmarkets Capital, LLC (d/b/d IPX Capital, LLC), a company controlled by the reporting person.
  2. F2. Represents shares held by the Irrevocable Trust of Rose Dempsey, of which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power.
Shares purchased 10,000 shares of Common Stock Open-market or private purchase on 2026-08-26 by Robert W. D'Loren
Purchase price per share $0.955 per share Price for 10,000 shares of XCel Brands, Inc. common stock on 2026-08-26
Direct holdings after transaction 795,216 shares Total directly owned XCel Brands, Inc. common shares after the 10,000-share purchase
Buy transactions in this filing 1 buy transaction; 10,000 buyShares Form 4 transaction summary for Robert W. D'Loren
Net share change 10,000 shares net-buy NetBuySellDirection marked as net-buy in the transaction summary
dispositive power financial
"of which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Irrevocable Trust financial
"Represents shares held by the Irrevocable Trust of Rose Dempsey"
An irrevocable trust is a legal arrangement where an owner transfers assets into a separate entity managed by a trustee and gives up the power to modify or reclaim those assets. For investors it matters because putting stock or other holdings into such a trust can change who controls and benefits from the assets, affect taxes and creditor protection, and influence how easy it is to sell or value those holdings—like placing valuables in a locked safe overseen by someone else.
indirect ownership financial
"Represents shares held by Clearmarkets Capital, LLC ... a company controlled"

FAQ

What insider transaction did XELB CEO Robert W. D'Loren report on this Form 4?

He reported a purchase of 10,000 shares of XCel Brands, Inc. common stock on 2026-08-26 in an open-market or private transaction at a reported price of $0.955 per share.

How many XELB shares does Robert W. D'Loren directly own after this transaction?

After the reported purchase, Robert W. D'Loren directly owns 795,216 shares of XCel Brands, Inc. common stock as shown in the Form 4 filing.

Does Robert W. D'Loren have indirect ownership of XELB shares?

Yes. Footnotes state that additional XELB shares are held by Clearmarkets Capital, LLC, which he controls, and by the Irrevocable Trust of Rose Dempsey, over which he has sole voting and dispositive power.

Was Robert W. D'Loren’s XELB share purchase made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmed, and there is no footnote indicating that the 10,000-share purchase was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What is the net share change reported for Robert W. D'Loren in this XELB Form 4?

The transaction summary shows a net buy of 10,000 shares, with buyShares of 10,000, sellShares of 0, and a netBuySellDirection classified as “net-buy.”

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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*
D LOREN ROBERT W

(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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2026
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 Stock08/26/2026P10,000A$0.955795,216D
Common Stock1,742ISee Footnote(1)
Common Stock60,731ISee Footnote(2)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares held by Clearmarkets Capital, LLC (d/b/d IPX Capital, LLC), a company controlled by the reporting person.
2. Represents shares held by the Irrevocable Trust of Rose Dempsey, of which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power.
/s/ Robert W. D'Loren08/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)