Form 4: Hamilton Beach Insider Gifts 5,164 Shares

A trust associated with a 10% owner of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. gifted 5,164 shares of Class B Common Stock, convertible to Class A, on December 5, 2025.

Summary

• Vested Trust for James T. Rankin, Jr., identified as a 10% owner of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. (HBB), reported a transaction.
• On December 5, 2025, the trust disposed of 5,164 shares of Class B Common Stock through a gift, indicated by Transaction Code 'G'.
• Each Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock.
• Following this transaction, the trust indirectly beneficially owns 12,470 derivative securities (Class B Common Stock convertible to Class A Common Stock) via a proportionate LP interest in Rankin Associates HBB, L.P.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a gift, not a sale for cash, and therefore does not necessarily signal a lack of confidence in the company. It represents a change in beneficial ownership structure rather than a direct market action based on valuation or performance, making its sentiment impact neutral.

Industry Context

This report details an insider transaction, which is a routine disclosure and does not directly reflect broader industry trends or competitive dynamics. It pertains to an individual's management of their personal holdings in the company.

Related Party Transactions

• The transaction involves a trust for James T. Rankin, Jr., a 10% owner of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co., which is considered a related party. The disposition of shares via gift is a transaction between related parties.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The transaction represents a change in the indirect beneficial ownership structure of a 10% owner. It does not directly impact the company's operational performance, financial health, or overall share count in a dilutive manner, but rather a reallocation of existing shares.

Key Dates

Keywords

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co, HBB, Form 4, insider transaction, beneficial ownership, Class B Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, gift, James T. Rankin Jr.