BJs Restaurants (BJRI) Director Richmond Bradford Gifts 16,047 Shares

What Happened

• Richmond C. Bradford, a director of BJs Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI), reported a gift transaction on August 7, 2026. The Form 4 shows a disposition of 16,047 shares and a corresponding acquisition of 16,047 shares, each at $0.00 (total cash value $0).
• The reported amount includes 2,955 unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) (see footnote F1). Footnote F2 states the shares are held by an irrevocable trust over which Mr. Bradford maintains investment control; he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-07; transaction code: G (Gift).
• Shares moved: 16,047 shares (disposed and acquired entries), price per share: $0.00, total reported cash = $0.
• Includes 2,955 unvested RSUs (F1).
• Shares are held by an irrevocable trust where Mr. Bradford retains investment control; he disclaims beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest (F2).
• Filing timing: report date equals transaction date (2026-08-07); no late filing indicated in the provided data.
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided excerpt.

Context

• Gifts are transfers of ownership and do not represent an open‑market sale or purchase; they often reflect estate planning or family transfers rather than a trading sentiment signal.
• The inclusion of unvested RSUs and the use of an irrevocable trust mean this filing documents a change in legal ownership/control rather than a market purchase or sale.