Director at Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) receives 2,663-share stock grant

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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC director James A. Goldman reported an equity compensation grant rather than an open-market trade. He received 2,663 shares of restricted stock of common stock on June 11, 2026, with these shares scheduled to vest on June 11, 2027.

The award carried no purchase price, reflecting a grant/award acquisition. After this grant and subsequent vesting activity, Mr. Goldman directly holds 556 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock, for a total of 3,219 shares reported as of the filing.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider GOLDMAN JAMES A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,663	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,219 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Grant to reporting person of 2,663 shares of restricted stock. The shares vest on June 11, 2027. Price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Goldman directly owns 556 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 556 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, a day after the above reported transaction. For purposes of this footnote, we have included these 556 shares as common stock instead of restricted, making this footnote accurate as of the date of filing.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 2,663 shares Vesting date: June 11, 2027 Grant price: $0.00 per share +2 more

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Restricted stock grant 2,663 shares Grant to James A. Goldman on June 11, 2026

Vesting date June 11, 2027 Scheduled vesting for 2,663 restricted shares

Grant price $0.00 per share Price not applicable to restricted stock grant

Total shares after transaction 3,219 shares Total direct holdings following reported Form 4 transaction

Vested common shares 556 shares Restricted shares that vested on June 12, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, Form 4, common stock

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restricted stock financial

"Grant to reporting person of 2,663 shares of restricted stock."

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.

vest financial

"The shares vest on June 11, 2027."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Goldman directly owns 556 shares..."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

common stock financial

"After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Goldman directly owns 556 shares of common stock..."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/12/2026 - 09:26 AM

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^*

GOLDMAN JAMES A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.

415 SOUTH 18TH STREET

(Street)

ST. LOUIS

MISSOURI

63103

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC [ BBW ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

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)
Common Stock	06/11/2026		A		2,663⁽¹⁾	A	⁽²⁾	3,219⁽³⁾	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. Grant to reporting person of 2,663 shares of restricted stock. The shares vest on June 11, 2027.

2. Price is not applicable to grants of restricted stock.

3. After giving effect to the transactions reported in this Form 4, Mr. Goldman directly owns 556 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 556 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, a day after the above reported transaction. For purposes of this footnote, we have included these 556 shares as common stock instead of restricted, making this footnote accurate as of the date of filing.

	/s/ Yevgeny Fundler, as Attorney-in-Fact for James A. Goldman	06/12/2026
	** 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 Build-A-Bear (BBW) report for James A. Goldman?

Director James A. Goldman received a grant of 2,663 shares of restricted common stock. This is an equity compensation award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and was reported on a Form 4 insider filing.

How many Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares were granted to James A. Goldman?

James A. Goldman was granted 2,663 shares of restricted common stock. These shares represent a compensation award with no cash paid per share, according to the Form 4 transaction details and related footnotes.

When do James A. Goldman’s restricted Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares vest?

The 2,663 restricted shares granted to James A. Goldman vest on June 11, 2027. Vesting means the shares become fully owned and no longer subject to forfeiture under the award’s terms.

Did James A. Goldman buy or sell Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares in the market?

No market buy or sell occurred; the Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition. The 2,663 restricted shares were issued as compensation, with a reported price per share of $0.00 for this grant.

How many Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares does James A. Goldman hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, James A. Goldman directly owns 556 shares of common stock and 2,663 shares of restricted stock, totaling 3,219 shares as described in the Form 4 footnotes.

What does the Form 4 footnote say about Goldman's vested Build-A-Bear (BBW) shares?

The footnote explains that 556 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026, one day after the grant. For reporting, these 556 shares are treated as common stock, aligning the totals as of the filing date.