Carrara George 4

What Happened
George Carrara, a director of Build‑A‑Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW), was granted 2,663 restricted shares on June 11, 2026. The award is restricted stock (transaction code A); no purchase price applies for the grant. The restricted shares vest on June 11, 2027.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-11 (Form 4 filed 2026-06-12).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A). Price: N/A for restricted stock.
• Vesting: The 2,663 shares vest on June 11, 2027.
• Holdings after transaction (per filing): 11,277 shares of common stock and 2,663 restricted shares.
• Notable footnotes: 1,856 restricted shares vested on June 12, 2026 (the filing treated those as common stock for the holdings calculation).
• Timeliness: Filing occurred one day after the transaction date (appears timely under Form 4 rules).

Context
Restricted share grants are a form of compensation and a retention tool; they are not an open‑market purchase or sale and do not indicate an immediate bullish or bearish trading action. The grant’s economic benefit to the director is generally realized only if the shares vest and any transfer restrictions lapse.