Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) CEO awarded 1.5M restricted stock units

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LEMONIS MARCUS reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. executive chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis received a grant of 1,500,000 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. The grant was approved by shareholders on May 14, 2026, after being originally granted on March 11, 2026.

The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments at the close of business on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029, and January 1, 2030, with vested shares delivered promptly after each vesting date. Following this transaction, Lemonis is shown as beneficially owning 1,500,000 restricted stock units from this grant.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LEMONIS MARCUS

Role EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,500,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,500,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. common stock. The restricted stock units were granted on March 11, 2026 subject to shareholder approval, which shareholder approval was received on May 14, 2026. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments at the close of business on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029, and January 1, 2030. Vested shares are delivered to the reporting person promptly after the restricted stock units vest. Amounts shown reflect restricted stock units from the subject grant beneficially owned following the transaction reported herein.

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RSU grant size: 1,500,000 restricted stock units Underlying shares: 1,500,000 shares of common stock Grant date: March 11, 2026 +4 more

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RSU grant size 1,500,000 restricted stock units Grant to Marcus Lemonis, executive chairman & CEO

Underlying shares 1,500,000 shares of common stock Each RSU equals one common share upon vesting

Grant date March 11, 2026 Date RSUs were granted, subject to shareholder approval

Shareholder approval date May 14, 2026 Date shareholders approved the RSU grant

First vesting date January 1, 2027 First of four equal annual vesting installments

Final vesting date January 1, 2030 Last of four equal annual vesting installments

Post-transaction RSUs held 1,500,000 restricted stock units Beneficially owned from the reported grant after transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, shareholder approval, beneficially owned, vest

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

shareholder approval regulatory

"granted on March 11, 2026 subject to shareholder approval, which approval was received"

Shareholder approval is a formal vote by a company’s owners—its shareholders—to accept or reject major corporate actions such as mergers, sale of significant assets, board member elections, or changes to the company’s governing rules. It matters to investors because it gives them direct influence over decisions that affect the company’s value and risk profile; think of it like neighbors voting on a large renovation that will change property values, where approval lets the project proceed and rejection stops it.

beneficially owned financial

"Amounts shown reflect restricted stock units from the subject grant beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments at the close of business"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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05/18/2026 - 04:12 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

LEMONIS MARCUS

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

433 ASCENSION WAY

3RD FLOOR

(Street)

MURRAY

UTAH

84123

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BED BATH & BEYOND, INC. [ BBBY ]

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

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
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)

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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/14/2026⁽²⁾		A		1,500,000		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	1,500,000	$0	1,500,000⁽³⁾	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. common stock.

2. The restricted stock units were granted on March 11, 2026 subject to shareholder approval, which shareholder approval was received on May 14, 2026.

3. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments at the close of business on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029, and January 1, 2030. Vested shares are delivered to the reporting person promptly after the restricted stock units vest. Amounts shown reflect restricted stock units from the subject grant beneficially owned following the transaction reported herein.

	/s/ Christina Wheeler, Attorney-in-Fact	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did BBBY CEO Marcus Lemonis report?

Marcus Lemonis reported receiving 1,500,000 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock, forming a significant equity-based compensation award tied to future vesting dates through January 1, 2030.

When were Marcus Lemonis’s BBBY restricted stock units approved?

The restricted stock units were granted on March 11, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Shareholders approved the grant on May 14, 2026, allowing the 1,500,000 restricted stock units to become effective as part of Lemonis’s equity compensation package.

How do Marcus Lemonis’s BBBY restricted stock units vest?

The 1,500,000 restricted stock units vest in four equal installments. Vesting occurs at the close of business on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029, and January 1, 2030, with vested shares delivered promptly after each vesting date.

What does each BBBY restricted stock unit granted to Marcus Lemonis represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock. The units convert into shares only as they vest over time and are then delivered to Marcus Lemonis following each scheduled vesting date.

How many BBBY restricted stock units does Marcus Lemonis hold from this grant?

Following the reported transaction, Marcus Lemonis is shown as beneficially owning 1,500,000 restricted stock units from this grant. These units will convert into common shares only as they vest over the four annual installments ending January 1, 2030.