Fielding James D 4

What Happened

• James D. Fielding, a director of XCel Brands, was granted 1,250 restricted shares (award) on April 20, 2026. The shares were reported at $0.00 per share (no cash paid), total value reported $0.
• The filing also references a derivative award (options) with no immediate shares acquired in that line; the options are subject to a vesting schedule per the filing footnote.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-20; filing date: 2026-04-22 (timely).
• Award details: 1,250 restricted shares acquired at $0.00 per share (total $0).
• Derivative line: 0 shares shown in the filing for a derivative award; footnote indicates options vest 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided summary of the filing.
• Footnote highlights: the restricted stock vests 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028; the reporting person may extend vesting in six‑month increments at his discretion.
• Transaction code: A = Award/Grant.

Context

• This was a compensation-related grant of restricted stock (not an open‑market purchase), which is common for directors and does not, by itself, indicate buying or selling sentiment.
• The derivative/option reference in the filing shows a multi-year vesting schedule; no exercise or sale of shares was reported in this Form 4.