Form 4: Hamilton Beach Insider Gifts Shares to Trusts

Thomas Parker Rankin, a member of a group associated with Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co, reported gifting Class B Common Stock convertible to Class A shares.

Summary

• Thomas Parker Rankin, identified as a member of a group related to Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB), reported a series of gift transactions.
• On December 5, 2025, Rankin disposed of 3,442 shares of Class B Common Stock (convertible to Class A Common Stock) through a trust established for his benefit.
• Additionally, on the same date, Rankin disposed of two separate blocks of 5,164 shares each of Class B Common Stock (convertible to Class A Common Stock) through trusts established for minor children.
• The total number of Class B Common Stock shares gifted across these transactions was 13,770.
• Following these transactions, Rankin indirectly beneficially owns 41,764 shares of Class B Common Stock through a trust for his benefit.
• Rankin disclaims beneficial ownership of the 12,470 and 12,855 shares of Class B Common Stock held indirectly through trusts for minor children.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: A routine insider gift transaction is generally considered neutral in terms of market sentiment, as it reflects personal estate planning rather than a direct statement on company performance or valuation.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitors.

Related Party Transactions

• Gifts of Class B Common Stock were made to trusts, including those for minor children of the reporting person.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact, as it represents a change in indirect beneficial ownership by an insider rather than a market sale or purchase.
• Reporting Person: Adjusts the indirect beneficial ownership structure for estate planning purposes.

Key Dates

Keywords

Hamilton Beach Brands, HBB, Form 4, insider transaction, stock gift, beneficial ownership, Class B Common Stock, Class A Common Stock